Silence begets violence?

Time after time, we have heard of terrible mass shootings around our nation. I agree with the author who stated “enough”. Events like these show in our society today, we are not safe anywhere, but we cannot let fear take over our lives. Mass shootings have taken place in malls, theaters and lastly schools, but there was no way to expect it. All of these events, along with the shootings that occur everyday, are horrific and must end. The Connecticut shooting has especially demanded such a call to action. I feel many people have truly seen that enough is enough. The fact that innocent 6 and 7 year olds lost their lives and the amount of people is truly inexplicable and tragic. This specific event demands such a call because school is supposed to be a place of education, innovation, safety and hope. These young children and the teachers should never have to fear for their lives while going to school. This event also shows that shootings can happen anywhere, like it did in a small town in Connecticut. I believe such action must be taken so nothing like this ever happens again. As a society, we must pray and give support to all those affected by the shooting and reach out to them. Action must also be taken. The topic of gun control is controversial to many people, but I believe it is one of the main ways we can respond. I do not think that taking away the right to bear arms will completely diminish the problem, but more gun laws are necessary. I do not believe someone should be allowed to go into a store and buy an assault rifle or many guns. I do not think there is any reason to have a gun like this. What could possibly be the reason? The gun laws must be striker and we also must make sure guns do not get into the wrong hands. Mental health awareness and help must also be improved. Many factors contribute to what we do as a society. We cannot be a culture of violence. Catholic Social Teaching compels us to consider that every life is precious and everyone has the right to live. From here, we must raise awareness and take actions to do anything in our power to prevent future shootings like these. We must also find the light amongst all of the darkness and focus and improve. We must also stop being a culture of violence and aggression.