Monday, July 23, 2012

Statement on Recent Shooting in Colorado


HIGHLANDS, NJ, July 23rd – Commenting on the Aurora, Colorado movie theater massacre, Anna
Little, candidate for the Sixth Congressional District said, “Our sincerest prayers go out to the families of
the victims and survivors of the senseless shooting rampage that occurred on Friday, July 20, in Colorado. This is an example of how the delusions of one individual’s twisted mind can have tragic consequences for the lives of so many families.”
Individuals carrying out incidents of mass violence with firearms tarnish our Second Amendment
freedoms. Gun control advocates exploit such tragedies to blame gun stores, manufacturers, and even the
entertainment industry, rather than hold the individual responsible for their criminal actions. Responsible
and mentally stable citizens understand that they must respect and properly handle firearms, and that the
purpose of firearms is to defend the innocent against acts of violence, not to cause them.
The shooting in Colorado is an act of domestic terrorism. The victims were randomly selected while
attending what they thought would be an entertaining night out. Meanwhile, the President refuses to
recognize the act of domestic terrorism that took place at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. The
President classifies that incident as “workplace violence.” http://nation.foxnews.com/ft-hoodshooting/
2011/12/07/obama-regime-calls-ft-hood-shooting-workplace-violence
Individuals responsible for many of these shootings often exhibit mental health disturbances. We must be
more aware of those who express radical views of violence, so that we can give them proper mental
health care. This can help prevent future attacks on innocent civilians. Additionally, authorities must not
be afraid to investigate violent extremism, such as the Fort Hood shooting. Americans deserve the truth so
they can take steps to protect themselves and others.
We must be vigilant and prepared to prevent future incidents of terrorism in any form. There may be
other “lone wolf” terrorists, like the Colorado movie theater, or there may be bombings, similar to the
April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City attack, the failed car bomb attack on Times Square on May 1, 2010, or the
planned New York City subway attack that was foiled on July 31, 1997. http://articles.cnn.com/1997-08-
01/us/9708_01_brooklyn.bomb.presser_1_hamas-gazi-ibrahim-abu-mezer-lafi-khalil?_s=PM:US
As Americans, we must increase our awareness and vigilance against future threats, as the world is
becoming a less secure place due to economic hardships, political instability, and radical violent
extremism.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and survivors of the Aurora, Colorado attack, as well as to
the victims and survivors of terrorism everywhere.
For more information about Anna Little for Congress, or to volunteer, please visit
www.annalittleforcongress.com or call 732-658-5461.

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