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Susan Gardner: Forgive, demand action on gun laws

I am overwhelmed. Again. Another family member forgave the shooter who killed a loved one.

I’ve been given a vision of evolved humanity that, because of its strength and grace, demands action. I ask our legislators to pass sensible gun laws that check backgrounds.

Our anger, empathy, fear and despair demand action in the name of Charleston, Sandy Hook, Aurora, Gabby and ...

Susan Gardner

Apex

This story was originally published June 22, 2015 at 5:12 PM with the headline "Susan Gardner: Forgive, demand action on gun laws."

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