The concept of freedom is acknowledged to be one of the highest values of Americans. However, we don’t often discuss what this really means. Life, Liberty and Happiness Let’s start with one of our most revered founding documents, the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote that we have the right to pursue “life, liberty and … Continue reading Freedom and Firearms
Leveraging Consensus
For many months we've heard that there is no common ground, no consensus in the United States any more. So what can one expect from a group (GunSenseUs) with a name rhymes with consensus? Can it get anything done? In a word, yes. We share the same goal as many other groups: To reduce gun … Continue reading Leveraging Consensus
Gun Violence, It’s Not Just “Out There,” It Is Here
Gun violence is an issue that many don't like to discuss and, in fact, like to imagine that it is "out there," not something that is an issue in bucolic Chester County. The facts show otherwise. Here are some recent examples. In mid-September, a husband and father of two was shot and killed in West … Continue reading Gun Violence, It’s Not Just “Out There,” It Is Here
