Last week was so tragic. The shooting in Charleston hit us hard. I couldn't imagine a person sitting with a prayer group for an hour and then gunning them down. That was the lowest you could go.
The city of Charleston and the families of the victims took the classiest road of forgiveness. I won't mention the name of the little racist shit that gunned down the nine innocent people at church. But isn't it great that his actions ended in a complete reversal of his intentions. The confederate flag is out. I mean I have live in the south since 1978 and have watched the rednecks in their trucks with their gun racks and confederate flags in the back window come an go with no consequence. Now, at least, the governments won't be supporting the hatred by flying the confederate flag. Forgiving the shooter really silenced the hatred behind his actions. Having the President attend the funeral for the preacher was unifying for our nation. His singing of amazing grace was a special moment in history.
This was a good week for our nation. Everyone deserves to feel that they can live their lives in their own truth. The supreme court decision allowing marriage for all was a huge step for freedom for all. I am proud to be an American today. Now that we are on a roll, it is time to start working towards more regulations on gun ownership. I don 't know how to stop allowing guns in the hands of crazy folks but changes need to be made in the availablity of guns. Hatred is something we have all faced at one time or another, but this was a good week for the good guys. Do you think it is possible that the people with the gun racks and confederate flags will feel out of place now? Do you think that the congregations that have been so anti-gay marriage will soften their stand? We can always hope.
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