Shootings in South Alabama

I was distressed to learn about this on CNN last evening. From what I have read, this occurred around 4 p.m., yet I watched the 5:00 p.m. local news and there was NO MENTION of it!

This should be a "wake-up" call to all of those who rail about removing the AK-47s and other assault weapons from the streets. The Michael McLendons of the world can go to a gun show or gun shop and buy these weapons and enough ammo to take out a small town. Our law enforcement is being "outgunned" by those who have access to these weapons. Why would the average citizen want or need such a weapon? Too often, these weapons fall into the hands of the criminals and the mentally disturbed, and is a nightmare to those who put their lives on the line everyday to PROTECT AND SERVE us.

When is the NRA going to start being a RESPONSIBLE agency? I have no problem with anyone's owning a weapon (not an arsenal!) for protection and, as much as I loathe deer-hunting, I realize that the hunters want their rifles, etc. But how many rifles does it take to kill a poor deer? And why would any responsible citizen want an assault weapon in his/her cache of weapons, especially when there may be small children or teens in the home?

South Alabama is so blessed that there were only 11 deaths. Now, isn't that a bloody shame--that we have to face the reality that it could have been so much worse. Tell that to the families who are reeling this morning. Tell that to law enforcement. Tell that to your child. Explain it away however you wish, the truth remains that assault weapons have no place in our streets and in our homes.