21 Feb 2018
"The attack that occurred last Wednesday is an unspeakable tragedy and an act that can only be described as evil. I am praying for the victims and their families and am grieving with the Parkland community. It is clear that this young man was mentally unstable and struggling with some serious issues. When tragic events like this occur it is easy to want to pick one thing as the cause of this hurt but many variables were at play and law enforcement officials are still gathering the full facts in this case. Undoubtedly, the national conversation about preventing violence should continue. It is essential that we as a society address the root cause of the problem—not just the symptoms. The mental health of the shooter, the potential missteps of the FBI, and enforcing laws already on the books, including thorough background checks so potentially violent individuals never have access to weapons; all are steps that need to be considered as we determine how we can prevent senseless violence in our communities."
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