I have no problem with gun lovers who are quick to pull a trigger killing each other, but I draw the line when people who are unarmed end up being killed by people carrying guns.

Anyone killing an unarmed person should be charged with a capital offense. We have gone too far when we allow gun owners to chase after unarmed people, even shooting them in the back,  and allowing them to claim self defense.

I have just returned from a trip to Dubai and Cape Town and didn’t feel threaten or fearful in either place. I was treated with respect by all I encountered, starting with employees of the airline and airport employees. I am waiting for the day Americans will start caring raying about each other and treat one another with respect.

There is crime everywhere, but every one being armed is not the answer to anyone’s safety. Solving economic problems and eliminating injustices, including economic injustices, will do more to eliminate crime than having every one armed.

George Whitaker, Bellevue