I find myself heartbroken...again. 

The recent shootings in Texas and Buffalo leave me in a state of numbness. As listed in Wikipedia, there have been 9 mass shootings this year. The inaction by the Congress to enact a bill that would help, live in fear of a powerful lobby. (Frontlines examination of the NRA's power) If they had the courage, it would go a long way in preventing tragedies. Our country sees the most school shootings in the world. 

As written in the Constitution of the United States, “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed”. However, this statement has become synonymous with American freedoms and culture. This has resulted in the ability for an 18 year old to purchase an automatic weapon with over 300 rounds of ammunition with no checks or questions. 

According to the 2018 Small Arms Survey, the U.S. has an estimated 393 million firearms in the country. With a population of roughly 329 million, that means there’s around 120 firearms per 100 people – nearly double the second-highest country in the world for firearms per capita.

I am sickened, outraged and find it difficult to understand the lack of political will to protect our citizens. 

My heart goes out to the families that are needlessly suffering.