GUNS in USA – voices of we the people

Why do gangs & shootings by children come to mind for him? What about legislation & a framework for our country's overall safety? How do things today compare to the recent & far past? What is the "rural" gun reality versus an "urban" one? ARE GUNS A "BAD THING"? How do we distinguish between TRUE REALITY and our media-influenced FEELINGS of reality? What are DJ's thoughts about the 2nd amendment? What about our politicians and bi-partisan communication? Donald, Hillary, guns, & connecting with the people is discussed.

Marty is an octogenarian originally from NYC who practiced law for nearly 50 years. The interview takes place in a 'Waffle House' where he shares a variety of stories from his life starting from early childhood. How did he "provoke a war with the mafia" and survive to tell about it? What is a Japanese Nambu? Having experience fighting cases in supreme court, how do you think he interprets the 2nd Amendment? When Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated... what was that like for him and how does he relate that to events of today? (circa 2016). How does he FEEL about all of this?

Jake is a 16 year old High School student, how does he interpret our 2nd Amendment? What comes to his mind on this matter and why is it alarming to him? How does this young man feel about school shootings or other mass killings? Is it guns, mental illness, or other factors causing these incidents? What are his thoughts about education? Jake talks about his experience using guns in America.

Beth is the V.P. of a Health Care Solutions Company and much of her 'truth' is voiced from that perspective. What should we be doing about guns, what are peoples rights around them, & how do we stop the violence? What world record did her Grandfather achieve that is a positive gun connotation... how have guns become much more of a negative connotation today? Is it the heart of a person? Is the biggest growth area in a multi-billion-dollar industry a piece of this complex puzzle? How can we minimize people from getting lost in our care "systems"? A tragic story is shared. What is Beth's ultimate truth? Are too many people disconnected from their ultimate truth? What scrutiny is appropriate for individuals to bare arms? Why did we leave the Mother Ship? What is the responsibility of OUR government? Should individuals be required to pass firearm safety & use training in order to receive a license allowing them to exercise their right to bare arms?

Danielle owns a French-American Restaurant and expresses her thoughts with authentic French passion and native accent. The number of guns in America owned by individuals as well as the power of those guns is shocking to her and the accessibility with loopholes and lack of safety controls is incomprehensible, especially in the wake of school shootings and other mass killings. She interprets the 2nd amendment and describes the history of that time period in a way that both demands respect and brings me a feeling of shame for my own lack of being informed as a native to the USA. What does she state about AR-15's, semi-automatic weapons, extended magazines, & nuclear arms? What is the role of financial gain in American gun policy? How does she describe the feeling of shooting an AK-47? Her late husband was a federal agent, what special efforts did she go to when ready to part with his small arsenal? Regarding sensible gun legislation, how does she portray the difference between fantasy & reality of what that means? Does the average American make enough effort to learn about factual realities? Is France a country of "freedom"? What are their gun boundaries? How did she & her husband communicate with their children about guns and also protect them from harm in a household with numerous firearms? Why is she worried about video games in American society?

Sandy is a retired legal secretary who supports responsible solutions led by Gabby Giffords & Mark Kelly. She's supportive of 2nd Amendment rights but stresses the importance of background checks. Who influenced her concept of responsible gun ownership? What does she THINK the 2nd Amendment means? Should there be concern about citizens having their guns confiscated? What did Georgia Governor Nathan Deal do in 2016? Can cooperation, respect, & attitude save your life? Why does this subject stir so much passion & concern? Is education a big piece of this complex puzzle? Do YOU call or write your Senator & Representative to express your personal support or concerns?

What is John's earliest childhood memory from a trip to the Peach & Watermelon Festival in Texas? Listen to a heart warming story that reveals the love and caring heart beneath the tough exterior of a Man. What distinguishes a firearm as a tool versus a weapon? Should gun boundaries distinguish between urban and rural areas? "WHY DON'T THEY TEACH GUN SAFETY IN SCHOOL"? What happened the day someone brought a 12 gauge shotgun into his High School. The 2nd Amendment, "guns for home defense", & learning safe gun boundaries - What is a responsible gun owner? Is controlling gun violence by using make, model, & magazine capacity a good argument? Should we be focused on 'The Gun' or the 'Human dynamics BEHIND THE GUN'? What loss in our culture has been a detriment to us all? Do CORE VALUES relate to our violent-response as the go-to response?

Andrew describes a culture with an odd fascination with guns. What kind of training does his son's Boy Scout troop get with guns? What happened to his sister's friend? Are guns too readily available? WHEN DO WE NEED TO PROTECT OURSELVES WITH A GUN? How did the Governor's Invitational pheasant hunt affect him? Assault riffles & high capacity clips... are these selfless possessions? Why consider cultures that have existed much longer than our own? Does the 2nd Amendment literally mean "everyone can carry a musket"? Does the 'Slippery Slope' actually go the other way? Can we achieve an education system that well educates ALL of our society? Reflections on a young man's suicide. How can people be open minded and leave emotion out? What do we have in common? WILL WE ACHIEVE COMMON SENSE?

Managing humanitarian assistance in Africa & South Asia is how Rob has spent most of his adult life.  Remembering "a test of his macho" with the Afghan Mujaheddin and an AK-47 in Pakistan. What problem does he have with his children playing with toy guns? IS OUR CULTURE IS MORE PRONE TO VIOLENCE THAN OTHERS? Availability of guns + frequency of angry people = (?). What is important about The U.S. Supreme Court and the 2nd Amendment? WHAT IS THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE TODAY? Do we have a gun problem or A GOVERNANCE PROBLEM? What is a function of EDUCATION & ADVOCACY? Why should clarification of society's GENERAL vs. SPECIFIC welfare be important to us? Why was there so much anger in the 2016 election experience?

Junior thinks of security forces, police, & people carrying on their hip and reflects on his Jr. ROTC experience in High School. What worries him more than anything? What does he think about the 2nd Amendment & it's meaning? Should there be a limit on "arms" for civilians? What training do people have to possess firearms? Can you handle your firearm "UNDER STRESS"? What do we need to be responsible & accountable?