To those in Congress who oppose universal background checks for gun purchase, and those who also oppose closing the “gun show loophole,” I ask this: whose rights are you trying to protect?
Imagine an al Qaeda or ISIS terrorist who wants to wreak havoc on our town and create fear by walking into an elementary school, or the airport for that matter, and killing as many people as possible. Now imagine that those terrorists had purchased their guns at the local gun show, where they could buy whatever they wanted without a background check. What would you say to the grieving families? Oh, wait, I know the answer: “More guns! Let’s arm those toddlers and travelers, and teach them that’s the only way to stop a bad guy…”
Nevermind. We’re all pretty sick of that ridiculous statement. Remember: many of the 9/11 hijackers lived right here in South Florida; and many blue-eyed, blonde-haired men and women have joined the ranks of the terrorists. So, again I ask: do you truly believe that terrorists, intent on killing Americans, should be shielded from background checks by your unwavering allegiance to the Second Amendment? Are you sure there are no exceptions? Any of you who continue to oppose sensible gun laws will have blood on your hands; but I guess you can wipe it off with all of that cash from the NRA.
Bill Underwood, Wellington
