Your Opinion: Follow up on flag, massacre

Dear Editor:

I am pleased that the county commissioners reversed their decision to not lower the flag after the Orlando massacre and lowered it after all Tuesday afternoon.

To be sure, indeed the incidents of mass shootings are occurring at a furious pace. But this cannot be remedied by turning off our expressions of compassion and condolence.

We would do so at our own peril, for it is only by facing it head-on that we will come to the realization that we must demand that our legislators reject the manipulation of the National Rifle Association and enact common sense gun laws: carry only with a permit, and no guns for people with violent histories.

__________

Issue-oriented letters to the editor are welcome. All letters should be limited to 400 words; letters may be edited to conform to guidelines. The author's name must appear with the letter, and the name, address and phone number provided for verification. Letters that cannot be verified by telephone will not be published. Email to [email protected].