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Why Is Mike Johnson Silent When Tragedy Strikes His Own Backyard? The Shocking Truth You Need to Know Now!

Spring’s supposed to be about growth and renewal, right? But here we are, watching the Tree of Liberty bloom with unspeakable tragedy. Eight innocent children—ages 3 to 11—gunned down in Louisiana, and just days later, more lives shattered in downtown Indianapolis. It’s hard not to feel the weight of this horror pressing down, asking: how many times do we have to say “enough” before it finally sticks? Somewhere between heartache and outrage, the real question gnaws at us—why is it still so easy for a troubled soul to pick up a weapon and unleash devastation? As a health and wellness advocate, I often talk about strengthening our bodies and minds—but what about fortifying our society against such senseless violence? Trust me, this isn’t just another news flash—it’s a wake-up call screaming for change.

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Well, it’s spring, and the Tree of Liberty is in full bloom. Eight children shot dead in Louisiana. Three more people shot, but not killed, in downtown Indianapolis. The horror continues. From The New York Times:

The gunman, Shamar Elkins, 31, had mental health problems and had recently expressed suicidal thoughts, family members said in interviews. The children ranged in age from 3 to 11, officials said, and seven of the eight were Mr. Elkins’s. He shot them execution style, according to a spokesman for the Shreveport Police Department. The children were identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office as Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Markaydon Pugh, 10; Sariahh Snow, 11; Khedarrion Snow, 6; and Braylon Snow, 5.

In interviews, relatives described Mr. Elkins as someone who was recently struggling with his mental health and who was stressed about his relationship with his wife, Shaneiqua Pugh. Earlier this month, on Easter Sunday, he called his mother, Mahelia Elkins, and his stepfather, Marcus Jackson. Ms. Elkins and Mr. Jackson said in interviews that their son sounded despondent. They said they could hear his children playing in the background during the call. Mr. Elkins told them through tears that he wanted to take his own life. He told Mr. Jackson that his wife wanted a divorce, and that he was drowning in “dark thoughts.”

“I told him, ‘You can beat stuff, man. I don’t care what you’re going through, you can beat it,’ ” Mr. Jackson said. “Then I remember him telling me: ‘Some people don’t come back from their demons.’ ”

There has to be a national policy—or a general societal consensus—that it is contrary to national interest that someone in such obvious mental disorder could get his hands on a firearm as easily as he did. It cannot be as hard to accomplish this as we have made it.

It so happens that this atrocity occurred in Shreveport, a city represented by none other than our own Speaker Moses.

“Heartbreaking tragedy in Shreveport this morning—eight children were senselessly killed and multiple others were injured,” Johnson wrote. “My team is in touch with local law enforcement as more details emerge. We’re holding the victims, their families and loved ones, and our Shreveport community close in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. And we are grateful to the Shreveport, Bossier, and Louisiana State Police for their swift response.”

Oh, for the love of God, shut up.

The Indianapolis event was a bit more of a conventional American mass assault. Two people wounded at a White Castle and a third one wounded a few blocks away.

Too many guns. Too goddamn many guns.