Massachusetts State Representative Gailanne Cariddi passed away yesterday, and I just wanted to pay my respects with a small note here.
Ms. Cariddi represented the 1st Berkshire District for the last ten years, but the one thing I wanted to comment on is when there was the outcry in the media after several shootings in schools and public places, Ms. Cariddi knew there would be a great deal of emotional statements made publicly as well as numerous calls for more gun legislation, and that, in order to debate, consider, and vote with intellect and integrity, she would need to learn more about firearms and safety--so she took her LTC course.
Regardless of political affiliation, I wish more of our "representatives" would emulate her behavior.
http://www.iberkshires.com/story/54841/Representative-Gailanne-Cariddi-Dies-at-63.html?
Ms. Cariddi represented the 1st Berkshire District for the last ten years, but the one thing I wanted to comment on is when there was the outcry in the media after several shootings in schools and public places, Ms. Cariddi knew there would be a great deal of emotional statements made publicly as well as numerous calls for more gun legislation, and that, in order to debate, consider, and vote with intellect and integrity, she would need to learn more about firearms and safety--so she took her LTC course.
Regardless of political affiliation, I wish more of our "representatives" would emulate her behavior.
http://www.iberkshires.com/story/54841/Representative-Gailanne-Cariddi-Dies-at-63.html?