A moving call for Gun Control

Guns claim thousands of lives annually, particularly in the 15 to 35 age bracket.

Doctors agreed years ago that gun violence and its control was a major public health issue, yet we too are guilty of doing nothing to stop it.

Unfortunately, we needed yet another wake up call. The latest being provided by the students of Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida.

I attended the March for Our Lives in Washington today and it was very moving.

It was made all the more real by children speaking about how violence has affected their lives and essentially robbed them of their childhood.

As I listened with my throbbing headache from constant tears, I witnessed the promise of what America could be.  All races and all ages peacefully and respectfully coexisting, rallying to speak the truth and attempting to shake the status quo.

I can only hope that they have finally given voice to the unheard mass of gun violence victims. The voice we usually hear is that of the gun lobby.

On this beautiful spring day it was so emotional to see the often maligned youth willing to give up their Saturday and protest for a good cause. I hope we adults can help them keep the ball rolling.  In my opinion no civilian has a legitimate need for an assault weapon and if you are not old enough to drink you shouldn’t be old enough to carry a gun.

A change in gun control laws is way overdue. Here’s hoping the days of mass shootings are over.