The National Rifle Association has yet to delete a Valentine’s Day Instagram post that featured guns, bullets and a target spelling out the word “love,” which was posted on the same day as the deadly school shooting in Florida.
The timestamp on the post indicates that the graphic was posted several hours before the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The powerful gun lobby group, staying characteristically silent in the aftermath of the mass shooting, has not posted on any of its social media accounts since the massacre occurred at around 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday.
The death toll currently stands at 17, and at least 14 people are currently hospitalized for injuries. Suspected gunman Nikolas Cruz was arrested shortly after the shooting and has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.
The NRA did not respond to requests for comment.
SICK!
Really sick.
Because what better way to say “I Love You” than to suggest: “If you piss me off or try to leave me, I’ll shoot you, bitch.” Or, for happy couples, “Let’s kill things together, baby.”
I really think it’s time we start talking about repeal of the 2nd Amendment. We need to take a hard look at what Australia did in 1996. And in the mean time expose every Republican and Democrat who supports the NRA, or who is supported by the NRA.
At least treat guns as much of a hazard as cars and driving.Registration, Age limits, medical restrictions, test, insurance, renewal checks, violation records, etc.