Hi John,

By now you’ve probably seen the news that the gunman who killed two people and wounded another at a racial justice protest in Kenosha, WI in 2020 was found not guilty. We are outraged by this lack of justice and accountability.

This decision is proof of how far we are from the beacon of justice and equality that our country claims to be. The reality is, a white gunman was free to cross state lines with a semi-automatic assault weapon, shoot three people, and be portrayed as the victim.

This case provides incontrovertible evidence of the threat posed by openly-carried firearms and the shoot-first mentality promoted by the gun lobby. The presence of a gun means any situation can turn deadly in the blink of an eye. That is why we fought to prohibit openly-carried guns at protests and the State Capitol in Washington and why we will continue working to ensure that all people can express themselves free from the threat of gun violence.

Today, our focus is on the victims of this senseless shooting. Our hearts go out to Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber’s loved ones and to Gaige Grosskruetz. We pledge to keep fighting in their honor for a safer, more just future.

Onward,
Renée (she/her)

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ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187
Seattle, WA 98194

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