There's some really good reading here about the views of a Columbine victim, Evan Todd, who is opposed to gun control.
This Forbes article led me to the two Blaze articles. All have some strong words that are worth reading, though there's some redundancy among them. The first Blaze link has a 9:47 interview embedded too.
We've all heard President Obama and others say that the victims of Sandy Hook deserve a vote and by extension, a voice. That voice has taken shape in the form of outspoken gun control advocating politicians, media and celebrities. Where do you think they stand on giving Evan Todd or other shooting victims who share his views a vote and a voice? Was he presented with a coveted invitation to stand with gun control advocating politicians and the First Lady to attend the State of the Union speech? Was he in high demand during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings and hearings in Colorado? Why isn't Evan being covered by MSNBC, CNN and other mainstream media?
These articles discuss an open letter that Evan wrote to President Obama. The complete letter is printed in the first Blaze article.
Here are a few choice quotes from the articles and open letter:
"Evan said that a lot of “Columbine survivors” have contacted him since his letter to the president went viral. He says they all thank him for bravely speaking out. He says he wishes someone would do a poll on the students who were there that day, because it seems to him most disagree with the president’s proposals.
Evan says many former Columbine students have told him they wish a good guy had had a gun that day inside the school."
"He says he learned one fundamental thing from his encounter with evil: freedom matters and nothing is more fundamental to freedom than the right to self-preservation."
" “I personally witnessed two fellow students murder twelve of my classmates and one teacher. The assault weapons ban [which was then in effect] did not deter these two murderers, nor did the other thirty-something laws that they broke.” Evan also asks, “Why would you prefer criminals to have the ability to out-gun law-abiding citizens?” He then asks the president: “Whose side are you on?” "
"[I]s a universal background check system possible without universal gun registration? If so, please define it for us. Universal registration can easily be used for universal confiscation. I am not at all implying that you, sir, would try such a measure, but we do need to think about our actions through the lens of time."
" “I’ve heard you ask, ‘Why does someone need 30 bullets to kill a deer?’ Evan then responds, “when did the government get into the business of regulating ‘needs?’” "
“Criminals who cannot buy guns legally just resort to the black market…. Mr. President, in theory, your initiatives and proposals sound warm and fuzzy, but in reality they are far from what we need. Your initiatives seem to punish law-abiding American citizens and enable the murderers, thugs and other lowlifes who wish to do harm to others. Let me be clear: These ideas are the worst possible initiatives if you seriously care about saving lives and also upholding your oath of office.”
" “First, forget all of your current initiatives and executive orders. They will do nothing more than impede law-abiding citizens and breach the intent of the Constitution. Each initiative steals freedom, grants more power to an already-overreaching government and empowers and enables criminals to run amok. Second, press Congress to repeal the ‘Gun Free Zone Act.’ Don’t allow America’s teachers and students to be endangered one day more. These parents and teachers have the natural right to defend themselves and not be looked at as criminals. There is no reason teachers must disarm themselves to perform their jobs. There is also no reason a parent or volunteer should be disarmed when they cross the school line.
“This is your chance to correct history and restore liberty. This simple act of restoring freedom will deter would-be murderers and for those who try, they will be met with resistance. Mr. President, do the right thing, restore freedom, and save lives. Show the American people that you stand with them and not with thugs and criminals.” "
That's not all. Read the articles for the rest.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/frankminiter/2013/03/04/a-columbine-survivor-tells-president-obama-to-man-up/
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/02/20/columbine-survivor-pens-bold-open-letter-to-obama-rejecting-gun-control-whose-side-are-you-on/
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/02/19/being-shot-gave-this-columbine-survivor-strong-views-on-gun-control-heres-why-he-opposes-more-restrictions/
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March 28, 2013
I couldn't help but notice a couple things about President Obama's speech earlier today, continuing to press for stricter gun control. 1) He continued the tired lying, inaccurate rhetoric he and his gun control supporters can't separate themselves from. 2) With his facts being dubious at best, he once again surrounded himself with victims of gun violence and made an emotional plea instead of a fact-based one. They can't win this argument on the merits and they know it so they resort to the only things they know how - lying, consistency (in their lies - if you say it often enough people may believe it) and emotional pleas.
So, again, why wasn't Evan Todd or other victims of gun violence who OPPOSE gun control invited?
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/28/obama-moves-to-hame-congress-into-approving-gun-control-package/
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