U.S. Rep. Miller Speaks Out on 'Horrific' Shooting in Connecticut, Calls on Community to Unite
On Friday, a gunman is reported to have killed 27 children and adults at a school in Newtown, CT.
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U.S. Rep. Candice Miller (R-District 10) today made the following statement in reaction to today’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT:
“The horrific events in Newtown, Connecticut today have broken the hearts of every American. As a mother and a grandmother I cannot imagine the grief and horror being felt by so many families today as a result of the actions of this monster. Let us all keep those who grieve and those precious innocent lives that were lost in our prayers. At this terrible time we should all come together, hold those who we love close, and commit to work with each other to promote a loving and caring society to stop this kind of evil in the future.”
Early reports suggest the gunman delilberately went to the school with the intention of killing his mother who was a kindergarten teacher at the school. At least 27 people, including the gunman, are reported to have been killed in the shooting. Twenty of the victims were children, according to Newtown Patch.
In Michigan, the House and Senate passed legislation this week that would allow gun owners with concealed weapon permits to carry a gun into schools, daycares, hospitals or public arenas if they get extra training. The bill is awaiting Gov. Rick Snyder's signature, according to MLive.
Frustrated Old Man
1:02 am on Sunday, December 16, 2012
I hear Governor Snyder is dragging his feet on this bill, due to pressure from the Michigan State Police. Don't let MSP, or Gov. Snyder make sitting ducks out of your children! Refuse to be a victim, refuse to allow your children to be victims of these vicious attacks! NO LAWS CAN PROTECT YOUR CHILD!!! Admit it, you've seen it with your own eyes. If this bill is passed, it will allow law abiding, responsible, trained school administration, teachers, and parents to protect your children, and end the violent deaths.
Call 911 you say? "When seconds count, the police are just minutes away!"
Macomb Rocker
8:28 am on Sunday, December 16, 2012
I agree. It's getting to be the wild west. You have got to protect yourself and yours. Get a gun. The police cannot be everywhere. Every responsible adult that is not a violent offender should get a license to carry. The only thing I would amend is that guns cannot be purchased by under 21 year old adults. Most are not mature enough yet. The Feds have stopped 18 year olds plotting school massacres, most recently in OK.