CAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MAY 27, 2022
SOMETIMES DOING SOMETHING RATHER THAN NOTHING CAN AT LEAST HAVE A PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT. IN THE MATTER OF THE SLAUGHTER AT ROBB ELEMENTARTY SCHOOL IN UVALDE, TEXAS, AUTHORITIES THERE AND EVERYWHERE MUST CONSIDER NEW WAYS TO MAKE IT MØRE DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE INTENT ON COMMITTING EVIL ACTS TO ENTER A SCHOOL BUILDING.
THE FOUNDERS INTENDED FOR CITIZENS TO BE ABLE TO ARM THEMSELVES FOR SELF-PROTECTION AND PROTECTION AGAINST A TYRRANICAL GOVERNMENT, NOT PROTECT PEOPLE INTENT ON KILLING INNOCENT CHILDREN.
HOW’S THIS FOR A COMPROMISE. NO SALE OF WEAPONS OF WAR WITHOUT A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK THAT INCLUDES PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, INTERVIEWS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, INTERVIEWS WITH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT A YOUNG PERSON’S FEELINGS OF ISOLATION AND BULLYING. THESE TRAITS SEEM TO BE COMMON AMONG SCHOOL SHOOTERS.
BEFORE HIRING A HIGH GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, THE FBI CONDUCTS BACKGROUND CHECKS. I HAVE BEEN INTERVIEWED WHEN A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE USES ME AS A REFERENCE. IF WE CAN DO THIS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, WHY CAN’T WE DO THE SAME FOR ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BUY GUNS? IT’S WORTH A DISCUSSION. AMERICA’S CHILDREN DESERVE IT. I’M CAL THOMAS.
