Bias for weapons revealed by reporter’s word choice | Letters

Words do matter and they can often make or break an issue, especially when they appear in the media. What is “onerous” in our society today is the number of men, women and children killed and injured by guns.

Mr. Rasmussen; Thank you for your “enlightened” opinion on upcoming measures and races. However, a word appeared which disturbed me (“Money matters energize election,”).

Words do matter and they can often make or break an issue, especially when they appear in the media. What is “onerous” in our society today is the number of men, women and children killed and injured by guns.

What is “onerous” is the gun industry’s hold, via the NRA, on the mindset of many because there is a general ignorance of the concept of conflict of interest. What is “onerous” are the number of husbands, wives and/or children killed through guns; remember this is Domestic Violence Awareness month.

What is especially “onerous” is the fact that we are one of the most violent countries in the developed world yet our crime rate is shrinking. We continue to associate lowering crime with threats and acts of violence instead of an improved system of law enforcement.

Your use of “onerous” seems to indicate you promote fewer restrictions on gun purchases instead of responsibility and willingness to do the right thing in keeping guns out of the wrong hands. I actually see the present approach as one of laziness, ignorance and cowardice.

I would say shame on those who support the status quo, but as I believe important discussions should be done on a reasoned bases not an emotional one, I will say that I expect better from someone who should present an unbiased view to this supposed enlightened archipelago.

Jack M. Pedigo/Lopez Island