How much is one life worth? Can we even evaluate it in monetary terms? First we have to define what a human life is. We have to disregard gender, ethnicity, age definition i.e. from the first breath exiting a vagina to the last breath at the end and including the sum of one's contribution to society at large.
Our president Obama feels the value is beyond the price of passing more restrictions on the sale and possession of firearms. Since our republican legislature refuses to do it, Barak is forced to do it himself. He did so yesterday leading to threats of impeachment and all sorts of dire punishment. None of this will actually happen. Republicans are the modern castrati singing in high pitched voices of indignation and impotence against a president with balls of brass.
We can't stop all violent actions but if we can save even one soul or one grieving family, all of this will be worth it.
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