July 21, 2012
I feel safer–far safer–in Sicily than in the USA.
I will never ever go into another movie theater in my country.
In my country, I can be randomly mowed down by a lunatic with an assault weapon–any time, any place. Movie theater. Political rally. Mall. Bar. University campus. High school.
So the NRA and gun lobbies want the freedom to bear arms, including assault rifles? What about my freedoms, such as the one to feel safe in public places?
Americans see themselves as “progressive leaders” of the free world.
And how does the free world see Americans? This morning I heard Sicilians refer to us as barbarians.
The NRA and the gun lobbies are holding us hostage.
Let’s stand up. Hold candlelight vigils. Raise our voices.
We can be inspired by Sicilians, who are raising their voices against their own mafiosi.
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