I feel much like you, Susie ~ not adequately able to articulate on this subject. But I’m actually boiling with rage that our right to live peacefully and free from the fear of gun violence takes a back seat to the country’s obsession with weapons and the lobbying power of groups like the NRA that have distorted the original intent of the second amendment. It’s completely perverted that the new speaker of the house blames “the human heart” rather than the real culprit: that pretty much anyone who wants to can own an assault rifle. These “leaders”’ who argue that nothing can be done (beyond thoughts and prayers) to curb the violence make me sick. Sorry ~ rant over. Thank you for the beautiful flower and nature photos, which always help to soothe the soul.
So beautiful and heart-wrenching, Susie. We are the only animals who kill for sport. We are (it seems) the only animals who kill specifically over property rights. We are the only animals who kill because years ago, someone told us we were supposed to hate X or they, us. Certainly the issue of mental illness comes into play. And access to guns, and the lobby, and the twisting of words meant to protect residents from the forces working for a king, an ocean away. Arms: arrows, muskets. Not AR15s.
This week has left me reeling. The noise is too loud. The hate is too much.
All true Elissa and it is hard to channel love and beauty (and quiet) when there is so much hate and violence going on. But I'm going to keep trying as I'm not sure what else to do! Sending love and thanks to you.
I feel much like you, Susie ~ not adequately able to articulate on this subject. But I’m actually boiling with rage that our right to live peacefully and free from the fear of gun violence takes a back seat to the country’s obsession with weapons and the lobbying power of groups like the NRA that have distorted the original intent of the second amendment. It’s completely perverted that the new speaker of the house blames “the human heart” rather than the real culprit: that pretty much anyone who wants to can own an assault rifle. These “leaders”’ who argue that nothing can be done (beyond thoughts and prayers) to curb the violence make me sick. Sorry ~ rant over. Thank you for the beautiful flower and nature photos, which always help to soothe the soul.
Domenica, I'm right there with you in total agreement. Blood boiling is right! It is completely absurd. And our "leaders" - oy so depressing....
Beautifully written, as always❤️
Aw thank you Lou.
I hope you feel better soon!
Thanks Maria. Certainly NOT enjoying Covid!
So beautiful and heart-wrenching, Susie. We are the only animals who kill for sport. We are (it seems) the only animals who kill specifically over property rights. We are the only animals who kill because years ago, someone told us we were supposed to hate X or they, us. Certainly the issue of mental illness comes into play. And access to guns, and the lobby, and the twisting of words meant to protect residents from the forces working for a king, an ocean away. Arms: arrows, muskets. Not AR15s.
This week has left me reeling. The noise is too loud. The hate is too much.
Thank you for your words, which are beautiful. ❤️
All true Elissa and it is hard to channel love and beauty (and quiet) when there is so much hate and violence going on. But I'm going to keep trying as I'm not sure what else to do! Sending love and thanks to you.