As the old saying goes, "talk is cheap." But you have to start somewhere.
In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the latest mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and consider how society might use this crisis to come together for meaningful change. With over 311,000 students directly impacted by gun violence (since Columbine), we consider a world where millions have a link to this uniquely American phenomenon. While no easy answers exist, talking about the problem is a start and certainly better than the alternative of allowing ourselves to be numb to our reality.
Maybe this time is when we'll stop talking past each other and start talking with each other to find a solution that protects the most vulnerable. Since the recording of this episode, hope shines a bit brighter as Senator McConnell has directed Senator Cornyn to discuss a bipartisan solution with Senate Democrats. Read more here.
