Gail: Thanks. I do know you’re not into sports activities, however this yr’s Tremendous Bowl was a extremely good sport. And it’s at all times good to see a metropolis’s residents — all ages, races and even political events — get collectively for such a cheerful group occasion.
Bret: Don’t inform anybody, however I watched it. Unimaginable sport.
Gail: After which — gunfire. One harmless lady killed and greater than 20 individuals wounded, together with 11 kids. In a state the place, with few exceptions, 19-year-olds can carry hid weapons and not using a allow.
You’ll be able to observe all my ideas from there.
Bret: The mind-set that permits that is illogical, incomprehensible, insane — and apparently incurable. The obvious factor any state can do is elevate the age of gun possession to not less than 21 if not older, and to impose lengthy jail sentences on anybody possessing or promoting weapons to anybody youthful. When you can’t purchase a beer, you shouldn’t have the ability to purchase a gun. Shouldn’t be a tough name.
However as with a lot else in America as of late, the extremes rule and compromise is dominated out. These two info outline American decline.
Gail: You’re proper. however let’s attempt to finish on a happier be aware. Nonetheless celebrating final week’s particular congressional election in New York, by which the Democrat, Tom Suozzi, gained the seat beforehand occupied by the horrific George Santos. Arguing for a sane, reasonable plan to repair the border disaster. Precisely the form of candidate you’re fearful has gone out of vogue.
Bret: Suozzi could be the single finest cause to maneuver to Lengthy Island. Sadly, he’s additionally the one one. See you subsequent week!
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