Thursday,  December 12 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
Opinion
The following is presented as part of The Columbian’s Opinion content, which offers a point of view in order to provoke thought and debate of civic issues. Opinions represent the viewpoint of the author. Unsigned editorials represent the consensus opinion of The Columbian’s editorial board, which operates independently of the news department.
News / Opinion / Letters to the Editor

Letter: Guns cannot be blamed for killing

The Columbian
Published: September 24, 2013, 5:00pm

From reading Frank Karben’s Sept. 21 letter, “Most Americans want gun reform,” I think Karben is one who believes what certain folks keep claiming — that guns have killed many, many people each and every day. Wrong. People kill other people. I have several guns in my closet on the top shelf and they have never gone astray and killed anyone. A gun cannot kill, unless it is handled by someone.

In the same vein, doctors kill many thousands each and every day since we, in this country, have legalized murder in the form of abortion. How many of those aborted babies would have grown up, gone to school and become a doctor who just might discover the cure for the common cold?

Jim Souder

Vancouver

We encourage readers to express their views about public issues. Letters to the editor are subject to editing for brevity and clarity. Limit letters to 200 words (100 words if endorsing or opposing a political candidate or ballot measure) and allow 30 days between submissions. Send Us a Letter

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo
Loading...