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ENOUGH. Again.

Ilinap · May 21, 2018 ·

We should drop off our sons and daughters at high school and hope that the principal doesn't call. Instead we hope that our child doesn't call in frightened whispers from under a desk. Our sons and daughters should go to school and try to snag a seat next to the cute boy or … [Read more...] about ENOUGH. Again.

Tags: children, gun control, gun violence, responsibility, school

Thoughts & Prayers Are Trite

Ilinap · November 6, 2017 ·

I scope out exits everywhere I go now. I peek under seats to gauge the space beneath. I look for columns and other such things to duck behind if need be. I consider where I can hide and shield my sons. For ages I've kept this to myself, fearing I'd look like a paranoid crazy … [Read more...] about Thoughts & Prayers Are Trite

Tags: America, children, gun violence, politics, responsibility

Jay Chaudhuri – Career Citizen for NC Senate Applauds President’s New Gun Violence Reduction Measures (#AsianMomBloggers)

Ilinap · January 8, 2016 ·

Every year the new year seems to start on a bit of a somber note. The vitriol abounds; the new year isn't necessarily a new slate for many. I see my fair share of trolls and haters based on the content I post. I realize that comes with the territory, and after all these years my … [Read more...] about Jay Chaudhuri – Career Citizen for NC Senate Applauds President’s New Gun Violence Reduction Measures (#AsianMomBloggers)

Tags: #AsianMomBloggers, community, election, gun safety, gun violence, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, values

NC’s Lack of Gun Sense is Nonsense

Ilinap · June 12, 2013 ·

He was a braggart about his guns. He told my sons about packing heat and spoke in hyperbolic detail about the other-worldly power and rush that shooting a gun can jolt. He spoke of a violent testosterone fueled definition of manhood and linked masculinity to a love affair with … [Read more...] about NC’s Lack of Gun Sense is Nonsense

Tags: children, community, gun safety, gun violence, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, values

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