In Pittsburg, New Hampshire - 1 dead, 1 wounded.
In Racine, Illinois - 1 dead, 1 seriously wounded.
In Russell Springs, Kentucky - 1 dead.
Fortunately we won't have to tighten up on the gun availability because there is a working solution.
In Miami, Florida - 2 men get life sentences.
In Largo, Florida - 40 year sentence.
I realize these are just a few stories plucked out of today's headlines, but it is interesting that Florida, one of the most violent and gun-friendliest states is one of the places where they tend to hand out heavy sentences. These were both killings so I'm not saying the sentences were too heavy, I'm just saying that perhaps Florida is representative of the whole country in perpetuating this vicious cycle of easier and easier access to guns followed by more and more gun violence followed by heavier and heavier punishment.
Is that the best we can do? I don't think so.
What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.
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