Today’s opinion piece on reducing gun violence was very well thought out and included some very good recommendations. One thing, however was missing. The stick. Every person charged with using a gun or rifle while committing an illegal act, such as theft, robbery, assault, murder, etc., should be charged with a federal crime. Committing any of these illegal acts should be punishable by a 5- to 20-year federal sentence depending on the severity of the crime. This is punishment for using a gun or rifle when committing one of these crimes. It is also a deterrent to not use a gun or rifle when committing one of these crimes. The stick.
Cal Rooker
Oro Valley
Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.
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