There are so many big debates going on in this world. Debates I really have no deciding vote in-gun control, cabinet nominations, abortion rights (in Ireland particularly), debt ceiling limits, Super Bowl or Academy Award picks. I have clear opinions but nobody is really asking me---so I guess I can save some energy by not getting too wound up. But friendly discussions help and feeling informed calms me down.
I read an op ed piece that talked about gun control and people's opinion that nothing could change about that. It reminded the reader that years ago we said nothing could be done about a number of things...things like integration of schools, smoking in public places, drunk driving, wearing seat belts, gays in the military. And look at how far we have come on all those issues. The article further said that laws were enacted which helped move those issues. The laws made a commitment from the culture that we were no longer going to accept those destructive things in our society. Change came slowly-very slowly at times and none of those changes are total or perfect. But as a society we have made progress. As a people we have moved forward on those issues.
We can move forward on this issue of gun control. I am so pleased Gabby Gifford and her husband have taken a leadership role.
Let us pray that politicians make the choices that move us forward---that they hear the voice of peace.
Blessings-Penny
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