The left wants you to know: It’s not mental health, it’s the guns

The left is asking when people will realize the root of the problem of mass shootings is access to guns. A roundup of editorials Friday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

The issue is not mental health. It's guns.

Eugene Robinson, Washington Post: You can’t shoot up a school – or concert, or night club – if you don’t have access to powerful guns and a lot of ammunition.

Stay outraged. Don't accept this mass shooting and move on.

From the Chicago Tribune: Events like the Florida high school shooting will cease when enough of us decide it’s time to do something about it.

Florida's gun law sickness

From The Daily Beast: Want to get a gun in Florida? It’s pretty darn easy. Oh, and you don’t have to register it. Or have a license.

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Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Fulton County DA Fani Willis gave Trumpian performance and took on Republicans

Fani Willis, Fulton County District Attorney, did not come to the Georgia General Assembly to be cowed but to fight back hard in an incredible spectacle before GOP senators.

PSC must consider families, climate legacy before approving Ga. Power proposal

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