The Issue: The fatal mass shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Missouri this week.
We see violent and fatal shootings every day, whether it be in Kansas City, the New York subway or at the Lakewood Church in Houston (“Mom killed at Chiefs parade,” Feb. 15).
What do these shootings all have in common? Guns.
That young people are armed, that mentally handicapped people are armed and that anyone incapable of controlling their anger can quickly arm themselves actually reinforces the need for stricter gun control.
The alternative view is the NRA’s perverse reading of the Second Amendment, and its opposition to any sort of meaningful gun restrictions that would limit the carnage.
Mass shootings of this kind will only continue until the people demand more controls on guns.
Michael Scarlatos
Wurtsboro
Being a lifelong 49ers fan, you can imagine my disappointment on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl in overtime.
But that was just a game. It was nothing compared to the shooting that took place on Wednesday, following the traditional victory parade before the hometown crowd.
Once again, we are sadly all residents of Kansas City now.
Denny Freidenrich
Laguna Beach, Calif.
The celebration of Super Bowl champions in Kansas City turned to tragedy this week. I am appalled. I find this action by the suspected shooters to be an egregious and nefarious act on a day that should have been joyful.
These senseless shootings must stop now. Stricter gun laws must be enacted and enforced. Answers must come from local, state and federal governments — but also from the NRA as well.
For now, let me offer my heartfelt prayers to the victims and families.
Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Bellerose
I am really dismayed about the Super Bowl celebration shooting. It’s unbelievable how a few people’s acts of terror can destroy an entire community’s joyful celebration.
This kind of senseless violence has become all too common.
Wayne E. Williams
Camden, NJ
The Issue: GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s response to insults leveled against her husband.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s rebuke to former President Donald Trump’s inappropriate tirade on Haley’s husband was completely acceptable (“Nikki tees off on ex-prez after GI hubby rip,” Feb. 14).
Trump is his own worst enemy. Someone needs to take Donald aside and explain to him that he’s alienating many supporters. Otherwise, he’ll continue with this nonsense. The name-calling and bullying has to stop.
Trump: Be the guy that can thank Michael Haley and his family for his service. You can be both a firebrand and a compassionate person without trying too hard. Stop trying to make everything about you.
Remember your foolish comments about John McCain? Those didn’t do you any good then, either.
It’s time we unite to undo the damage that has already been inflicted on our country by the Democratic establishment.
Kevin Judge
Naples, Fla.
At least Trump is consistent: He is invariably a lowlife.
His recent lowlife move was knocking Haley’s husband for serving in our military. Let’s not forget that Trump evaded the Vietnam War draft when his daddy helped secure him a letter to defer his service.
Lord help us if this guy is elected back into the White House.
Kreg Ramone
Manhattan
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