After Orlando's attack, I have an incredibly hard time even checking the news or perusing my Facebook feed. Little pieces of my soul have been chipped off, and I'm a mass of ragged edges.
I've taken to unfollowing a few friends because of thoughtless remarks or rejoinders. Memes posted against the president. And some utter fucking nonsense about taking guns.
An assault rifle killed and will continue to kill.
Now.
I have several friends who are responsible gun owners. That's great. I respect that. I don't want to take their goddamn guns like they don't want to take my switchblade I carry in my purse. I do, however, want assault rifles banned. Period.
And let's talk about the victims.
Forty-nine people lost their lives. Forty-nine brothers and sisters and sons and daughters. Forty-nine young people who will never live another day with their families. I don't give a ripe fuck if they're gay or not. They are PEOPLE.
What if another lunatic decides to target white woman with blonde hair over fifty with small dogs. He/she opens fire on them during a meeting. They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
What if another lunatic decides to target middle-aged men at the gun range who drive trucks and wear glasses? They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
What if another lunatic decides to target young Hispanic women with green eyes who are new mothers? They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
What if another lunatic decides to target young black men recently admitted to college taller than six feet? They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
I've seen many public faces recognize the lifestyle of these victims. I've also seen Conservative Republicans whitewash the hell out of it. I'm done with it.
This was a hate crime. Pure and simple. These victims were targeted for who they were, and it's UNGODDAMNACCEPTABLE.
DO YOU FUCKING UNDERSTAND NOW???
*******
I've taken to unfollowing a few friends because of thoughtless remarks or rejoinders. Memes posted against the president. And some utter fucking nonsense about taking guns.
An assault rifle killed and will continue to kill.
Now.
I have several friends who are responsible gun owners. That's great. I respect that. I don't want to take their goddamn guns like they don't want to take my switchblade I carry in my purse. I do, however, want assault rifles banned. Period.
And let's talk about the victims.
Forty-nine people lost their lives. Forty-nine brothers and sisters and sons and daughters. Forty-nine young people who will never live another day with their families. I don't give a ripe fuck if they're gay or not. They are PEOPLE.
What if another lunatic decides to target white woman with blonde hair over fifty with small dogs. He/she opens fire on them during a meeting. They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
What if another lunatic decides to target middle-aged men at the gun range who drive trucks and wear glasses? They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
What if another lunatic decides to target young Hispanic women with green eyes who are new mothers? They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
What if another lunatic decides to target young black men recently admitted to college taller than six feet? They're killed because of who they are.
Do you understand now?
I've seen many public faces recognize the lifestyle of these victims. I've also seen Conservative Republicans whitewash the hell out of it. I'm done with it.
This was a hate crime. Pure and simple. These victims were targeted for who they were, and it's UNGODDAMNACCEPTABLE.
DO YOU FUCKING UNDERSTAND NOW???
*******
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