Perspective

Everyone’s talking about how to prevent violence. Astonishingly, the discussion centers on what to do about weapons. If we really want to prevent more violence we need to stop fearing each other and start loving each other. We don’t need better laws we need better hearts. You may think this is a mushy headed idea but what Gandhi called ahimsa and MLK called agape has proven to be the most potent force for good. It has toppled evil empires. On the other hand, responding to the threat of violence with the threat of violence is a surrender to fear. It says to the evil ones, “Your way is right.” So, actually, if you are saying that more weapons will lead to less violence, I am afraid you are the crazy one.