In the wake of the shooting in Florida, I wonder: Could we have a conversation about guns? Could residents of Allen and Hardin counties share their views in a respectful way? Might we be able to agree on ways to protect our children? Could we examine what research says about effective gun laws? Could local institutions — newspapers, universities, government, nonprofits — facilitate this kind of dialogue?
I have more questions than answers, but I think it would be great to come together to discuss how America can find a way out of the school shooting cycle.
Maya Fischhoff, Ada
