If it’s not outright gun control then it’s not helpful. Clearly, Jason Chaffetz did not get the memo, when he encouraged survivors of the Parkland school shooting to find faith in “Jesus.” Luckily, Salon was on hand to condemn any sort of goodwill that didn’t include instituting government policy.
On Fox News’ Tuesday episode of American Newsroom, former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz tried to offer words of healing to those affected by the deadly Florida shooting. Recognizing the their immense state of suffering, Chaffetz suggested an intimately human approach to dealing with insurmountable tragedy, find solace and faith in God.
He stated that these people “need something more … We need more good news, more good message, more of the good word reaching out to America.” He was referencing the work of Billy Graham, who had just been lying in state in the Capitol rotunda. He continued, “I think of those kids who went back to school today after that horrific shooting, and they need something more. They need a belief in God and Jesus Christ. I think that would help. And this is a historic moment."
Gosh, Jason, who asked you anyway?
As Salon’s Rachel Leah explains, this is just a spinning of “the usual ‘thoughts and prayers’ for a stronger belief in God and Jesus Christ.” In other words, stop talking about God and Jesus, and just change the dang laws already!
She wrote, “But beyond his proposal of Christ to help students heal, his statements went completely against what the Parkland survivors have been saying since their school turned into a shooting ground. They have been saying that "thoughts and prayers" are insufficient; they're advocating for gun control.” Lawmakers need to get it in gear and strap on some constitutional amendments. Anything less is a betrayal of these kids!
Still, it’s no surprise at this point. Progressives believe that faith, hope, and love do nothing for the human heart. Only one incremental lessening of freedom after another can get it to comply.
