Kansans Deserve a Better Conversation About Guns - The Leavenworth Times

Kansans deserve a better conversation about guns - The Leavenworth Times

In the aftermath of the horrific Winfield murder-suicide that claimed the lives of four children, neighbor Lisa Spoon did what citizens are supposed to do in a democracy. She contacted her elected representatives and asked them to consider changes to state law that would prohibit convicted felons from purchasing firearms. Instead of a thoughtful response, she received a dismissive one from Rep. Rick Wilborn (R-McPherson).

After Winfield, Kansans deserve a better conversation on guns - Newton Kansan

In the aftermath of the horrific Winfield murder-suicide that claimed the lives of four children, neighbor Lisa Spoon did what citizens are supposed to do in a democracy. She contacted her elected representatives and asked them to consider changes to state law that would prohibit convicted felons from purchasing firearms. Instead of a thoughtful response, she received a dismissive one from Rep. Rick Wilborn (R-McPherson). “You folks never miss a…