This IS a political issue

 

Gun control is indeed a political issue.  Rather, gun safety is a political issue.

Weakened gun laws put Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on the defensive

Excerpt 1:

"Lawmakers passed several school-safety measures the following year [after a school shooting at Santa Fe High School near Houston that killed 8 students, 2 teachers] that included increasing law enforcement on campus and arming more school personnel, and trying to prevent threats by identifying potentially dangerous students and connecting them with a telehealth counseling program, among other efforts to boost mental health resources."

Excerpt 2:

"But [Texas governor] Abbott abandoned support for a suggestion in the report that lawmakers consider approving a red-flag law, which would authorize police or family members to petition a court for removal of a firearm from someone considered a threat. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), an adamant gun rights supporter, strongly opposed that measure."

Excerpt 3:

"On Wednesday, Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs for Gun Owners of America, accused gun control advocates, including President Biden, of trying to co-opt the Uvalde shooting in service of a political agenda. Johnston said his group advocates for allowing teachers to be armed in the classroom."   (See this video and then decide if you think that's a good idea.)

OK ...

It is clearly a political issue.  Abbott has made politically-motivated legislation making it easier to buy and own and use guns one of his priorities.  The GOP is strongly for gun rights, while Democrats advocate gun safety measures, many of which the vast majority of Americans agree should be implemented.  But even the most basic measures get blocked in Congress -- because of politics.

Is should NOT be a political issue.  Both sides should agree (as do most Americans, which means Republicans and Democrats) that this situation is way beyond acceptable.  Legislators, those "in power" who can do something about it, should put politics aside and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

No more posturing.  Just take action.