First, let me say that I love each one of you in my own special way. 

Now, let me say this. 

It is not up to our government to prevent tragedy. That is not the job of our government. You can, however, prevent tragedy, as a community who is active in one another's lives, a community who shares a value system that states, treat one another with love and respect. Implement a zero tolerance policy when it comes to violence and hate. Hold people accountable for their actions. But for the love of all that is holy and sacred in this world, do not let the government do this for you. I am begging you to please stop thinking that our federal government is responsible for all things. They are not. You don't have to like me, you don't have to agree with me, you can even say hurtful mean things to me. Disagreement does not fall under the same category as hate. You are entitled to your opinion. But why does your opinion have to become a law? Life is not fair, and life is full of horrible things, humans are capable of terrible actions, but if you continue to allow our government to make laws that take away our personal freedoms, how long before you are required to like me, required to agree with me and jailed for saying hurtful mean things to me? How long before we all have to share the same opinion or die for voicing a different one?