Set Pyramid apart with neon fish
If Bass Pro Shops wants eye-popping, instant notoriety from all the states touching Tennessee (Feb. 26 article, “Size does matter”), then place an electric neon jumping largemouth bass at the very tiptop of Bass Pro’s “jeweled” pyramid. If that one jumping fish isn’t enough, then place more jumping creatures on all four sides of the structure.
The main thing to remember is that alphabetical letters and words can’t be read too far away — one big jumping fish can! If Elvis fans aren’t happy with the wiggle fish, then place another towering structure with a neon Elvis jumping around!
Please do not attach alphabetical letters or words to The Pyramid. A Pyramid structure with flat letters and wording would be just another common and ordinary building — detracting from the uniqueness of the structure. Online: Click on the “Submit a Letter” link on the Opinion page at commercialappeal.com. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity. We suggest a maximum length of 200 words. very aware of proper gun conduct.
Equally, those who perpetrate a gunrelated mass shooting have long shown a personality disorder that should be dealt with as soon as it is noted. Work toward making observation and early intervention a priority.
Evil exists in the world and cannot be regulated. As to the guns in the hands of criminals, they do not buy them from legitimate sources; they steal them or buy them on the street. Regulations mean nothing to them. Even if all guns were confiscated, others would hit the street immediately. Our borders are so porous that any article in demand will be made available. Remember Prohibition.
So, register guns, forget punitive restrictions to the Second Amendment and incarcerate any criminal caught in an armed crime for a minimum of 10 years. The intransigent, one way, my way or the highway attitude on both sides does nothing toward a sensible plan dealing with gun ownership.