06-19-2013, 10:11 AM
Actually, MS, I wasn't referring specifically to you or anyone at Mock with that statement; just bouncing off your post. I see the same sentiment expressed a lot when it comes to difficult issues. General observation. I don't disagree that the number of obstacles to change can be daunting.
I was however including you specifically upthread, as one who seems to throws his hands in the air and quit, when you said that NOTHING WILL EVER CHANGE, specific to gun control. This is where I disagree in that I don't think it has to be true (though I do agree that it will certainly be true if people stop trying).
Believe me, I understand your feeling after watching all that's transpired on this topic over the last 7 months. My hope for improvement may be futile, but I think you gotta keep trying. That's all.
If the actions are the right ones, I don't care if they're initiated by the left, the right, or the middle or if they're initiated in the wake of a tragedy or not. I think we're on the same page with that sentiment, on this issue - if I've understood you correctly.
I was however including you specifically upthread, as one who seems to throws his hands in the air and quit, when you said that NOTHING WILL EVER CHANGE, specific to gun control. This is where I disagree in that I don't think it has to be true (though I do agree that it will certainly be true if people stop trying).
Believe me, I understand your feeling after watching all that's transpired on this topic over the last 7 months. My hope for improvement may be futile, but I think you gotta keep trying. That's all.
If the actions are the right ones, I don't care if they're initiated by the left, the right, or the middle or if they're initiated in the wake of a tragedy or not. I think we're on the same page with that sentiment, on this issue - if I've understood you correctly.