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It was with interest that I read Gary Berudes recent letter to the editor where he stated that gun control will never work in this country.

I read it with interest because I am currently in my 38th year of working in public education in North Dakota and Minnesota. Just this week, I participated in yet another staff training session dealing with active shooters in school buildings, as coincidence would have it, a day prior to the anniversary of the April 20, 1999, shootings at Columbine High School.

Over those 38 years, I have lost track of how many staff development sessions have been devoted to active shooter drills. Every day that I am at work, I consider where I am in the building, the location of the nearest exit, watching students as they enter the building in the morning, and monitoring the main entrance of the school when I pass by and when on bus duty in the afternoon. For those of you who do not work in public schools, know that the security of students and staff is close to the forefront of the consciousness of some staff members, and that fact is disheartening to me at times.

I readily admit that I am not an expert on the options available to keep guns from people who intend to do harm, and I am not a policy maker. I defer to the science that will lead to those decisions. I do, however, question how many of my colleagues in education across the country and how many students will be sacrificed on the altar of the Second Amendment. Has it come to the point that we simply throw up our hands, say that there is nothing that can be done, and accept somehow that the deaths and injuries inflicted upon staff and students are an unavoidable by-product of the right to bear arms? Are we, as a country, ready to be fatalists and say, It is what it is when the next school shooting happens, which it surely will? Is our only response Our thoughts and prayers, which, by the way, have never prevented a future school shooting?

If these things are true, then I am even more disheartened than when I am monitoring my current school workplace.

Rich Veit is a resident of Lake Park, Minn.

This letter does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Forum's editorial board nor Forum ownership.

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HOWELL (WWJ) -- In response to Michigan's recently-passed gun safety legislation, officials in Livingston County have drafted a resolution championing the Second Amendment and showing their support for the county's sheriff, who refuses to enforce the new laws.

Monday evening at 6 p.m., the Livingston County Board of Commissioners plans to vote in favor of a resolution that would name Livingston a "constitutional county" and codify their refusal to put money or resources toward enforcing the new gun control laws.

According to the resolution, a constitutional county is defined as "a place of refuge for the law-abiding citizens in regards to the citizens' rights... including but not limited to the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms."

This potential resolution comes just days after Governor Whitmer signed into effect a third gun safety bill.

These laws were introduced and passed by the Democrat-controlled state house and senate in the wake of the tragic campus shooting at Michigan State University in February as well as the 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School.

Proponents of the laws cite strong public support and say they will help reduce gun deaths in the state. Those opposed say they will infringe on people's legal and constitutional right to carry.

In that vein, the Livingston County resolution affirms the roles of the sheriff and prosecuting attorney in upholding state laws and encourages these officials to use "their utmost discretion" when enforcing laws related to constitutional rights.

Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy, meanwhile, has said he will not enforce red flag laws.

Additionally, the board will not authorize any funds, resources, personnel or facilities in order to implement the new legislation.

The resolution will be opened up to public comment at tonight's board meeting, held over Zoom. Instructions on how to join the meeting can be found here.

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Another mass killing with an assault weapon. We grow numb, but we must address these attacks as the Greatest Generation did it during World War II. Fortunately, there are stirrings of action throughout our country to do just that. The following thoughts may help. For God, country, and our children, we must ban assault weapons no cure, but an essential start.

Read about about Second Amendments a well-ordered militia. There were fewer murders in our country when assault weapons were banned, and the government never came after our other arms. Realistically, how could they? Not going to happen. Be honest, the Second Amendment needs some modernizing. Ben Franklin nor any of his colleagues could have not have imagined todays military hardware.

Do I really need these dangerous man toys for display? Am I sure that my children or their friends will not find a way past my locks? I actually believe that once the spell is broken, a hell of a lot of us will give up these useless showpieces. In the process, we will know that the next mass murder wont be committed with our own secure weapon.

Join sensible gun laws groups. Shop to see which meet your hopes. Cant work on the above? Then please support red flag rules, background checks, etc. Its happening in many states. Cant even go that far? Work in your community for better safety measures, especially in crowded places. All of us, stop pointing the finger; look for common ground.

The news media and vested interests for both sides of this issue sell fear to attract readers and viewers. It works. But fear splits us apart and is the driving force behind the worst of our actions. Dont fall for it. Ignore the noise. We can do these difficult tasks as weve have before. It starts in the mirror. Get out of your comfort zone. Act, stand up, say something as needed. And keep at it. Our children arent asking us for help, they are literally crying and screaming for it! Help them.

Chuck Horn

Westhampton

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Moving Forward

As many of you may already know, many of my colleagues in the Nebraska Legislature are using every parliamentary trick in the book to avoid getting to certain legislative bills. They are attempting to obstruct the legislative process and prevent important legislation from being brought to a vote.

This is a blatant attempt to stifle the voice of the majority and it is completely unacceptable; however, I am happy to report that we have still been able to move forward and accomplish important legislative goals.

LB 77 has finally been passed by the legislature and is a huge historic win for our Second Amendment rights! To recap, LB 77 authorizes concealed carry without a permit in Nebraska.

This bill ensures that law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves and their loved ones without unnecessary government interference.

The bill also includes restrictions on where and how concealed carry can take place, and maintains penalties for minors and those who are prohibited from possessing dangerous weapons.

LB 376, introduced by Senator Lowe, was the first bill passed this session.

LB 376 will allow the Liquor Control Commission to better track alcohol brought into the state. This will ensure that all alcohol sold in Nebraska is properly accounted for and regulated.

Additionally, LB 376 included other measures as well; the passage of LB 376 means that Nebraska farm wineries will now have the ability to obtain a license to sell beer and other beverages they don't manufacture.

This change will give visitors to wineries more options, making the experience more enjoyable for everyone. Wine enthusiasts can now bring their beer-drinking friends and family to wineries, without the need to compromise on their drink choices.

This is a huge win for the farm wineries in Southeast Nebraska! With the availability of beer and other drinks, wineries will be able to accommodate guests with varying preferences, making them a more appealing choice for outings and events while boosting the local economy.

Another important piece of legislation that was passed by the legislature is LB 296, which was heard in the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee.

Senator Ballards LB 296, adopts the Pet Insurance Act to provide much-needed consumer protections in the growing pet insurance market.

Key elements of the legislation include protections for policy renewals, waiting periods, benefit schedules, preexisting conditions, disclosures, and training requirements for insurance producers.

LB 296 also includes other provisions; the requirement that the reimbursement rate for telehealth services be at least as much as a comparable in-person healthcare service.

This will incentivize providers to offer telehealth services, making it easier and more convenient for rural Nebraskans to access healthcare while ensuring there is no disincentive for healthcare providers to see patients in rural, sparsely populated areas.

Additionally, LB 775 passed through the legislature unanimously. LB 775 changes provisions around both horse racing and gambling in Nebraska; this measure does not expand gambling in Nebraska, but rather helps regulate it and ensure establishments are compliant with the law.

Despite some of my colleagues' efforts to block our legislative agenda, we have continued to work hard to deliver results for the people of Nebraska.

As always, I welcome your input on issues important to you. Follow along on my Facebook and Twitter pages, both entitled Senator Julie Slama for more updates, or contact me directly at Senator Julie Slama, District 1 State Capitol, PO Box 94604, Lincoln NE 68509-4604; telephone: 402-471-2733; email: [emailprotected].

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Media

By Gabriel Hays, Fox News

April 19, 2023 | 2:16pm

2024 presidential candidateVivek Ramaswamyangered CNN This Morning host Don Lemon during a debate on gun rights for Black Americans while on-air.

In the heated exchange, Lemon took offense to Ramaswamys recent statements at an NRA conference last week about Democrats in the south instituting gun laws to prevent African Americans from protecting their newfound rights in the post-Civil War era.

Lemon reduced Ramaswamys point to a declaration that the Civil War was fought merely to give Black people gun rights and berated him for it, telling him the statement insulted him as a Black American.

TheCNN hostfurther told Ramaswamy that he had no right to talk about the experience of Black people in America because hes not Black.

Ramaswamy pushed back and insisted that Lemon was misunderstanding his point.

He also argued that both men should be able to talk about the issue regardless of their skin color.

In the heated crosstalk, Lemon also snapped at his producers who were apparently distracting him over his earpiece.

The intense live debate came after the hosts played a moment from Ramaswamys speech to the NRA in Indianapolis.

During the clip, the businessman and presidential candidate addressed the crowd, saying, I want you to raise your hand if you know when the first anti-gun laws were passed in this country. Raise your hand if you do. 1865.

He continued, saying, We fought a civil war in this country to give Black Americans the equal protection under the law that we failed to secure them in 1776. But then you wanna know what happened? Southern states passed anti-gun laws that stopped Black people from owning guns. The Democrat Party, then as in now, wanted to put them back in chains.

After clarifying to co-host Poppy Harlow that he meant that modern Democratic Party policies (he mentioned former President Lyndon B. Johnsons Great Society) are bad for African Americans much like those post-Civil War gun laws, Lemon stepped in voicing some major disagreement with Ramaswamys statement.

He cut in, saying, I dont really see what one has to do with the other and using the Civil War to talk about Black Americans that war was not fought for Black people to have guns.

Ramaswamy clarified his stance, saying, That war was fought for Black people to have freedoms in this country. Actually, thats why the Civil War was fought.

Actually, a funny fact is Black people did not get to enjoy the other freedoms until their Second Amendment rights were secured, he said.

Lemon interjected again, But Black people still arent allowed to enjoy the freedoms as well in this country.

Ramaswamy dismissed that claim outright, declaring, I disagree with you on that Don I think youre doing a disservice to this country by failing to recognize that we have equality before the laws here.

Getting a little flustered, Lemon tried to shut down Ramaswamy by claiming he doesnt have the requisite skin color to make such a statement.

The anchor replied, Well, OK. When you are in Black skin and you live in this country then you can disagree with me.

The candidate shot back, saying, Don, I think we have to be able to talk about these issues in the open regardless of the color of our skin.

I think for you to compare 1865 and 1964 I think its insulting to Black people. Its insulting to me as an African American. I dont want to sit here and argue with you because its infuriating for you to put those things together, Lemon said.

He then declared, Its not right, your telling of history is wrong. Ramaswamy protested, asking what exactly was wrong, to which Lemon replied, Youre making people think that the Civil War was fought only for Black people to get guns.

Lemon called Ramaswamys talking points reductive, while the guest shot back that the hosts interpretation of theNRA speechwas reductive and actually insulting.

As Ramaswamy continued, Lemon scolded his producers who were apparently distracting him on his earpiece during the debate.

He snapped, Hang on please! I cannot keep a thought if you guys are talking in my ear.

The debate continued for another minute or so before Lemon concluded, The fact that I find insulting is that you are sitting here telling an African American about the rights and what you find insulting about the way I live, the skin I live in every day. And I know the freedoms that Black people dont have in this country, and that Black people do have.

Ramaswamy protested, stating, I think we should be able to express our views regardless of the color of our skin. We should have this debate without me regarding you as a Black man.

I think its insulting that youre sitting here whatever ethnicity you are splaining to me about what its like to be Black in America. Im sorry, Lemon said.

The candidate responded, Im an Indian American and Im proud of it.

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