So. Complicated.

My $.02: I live in Canada where gun control has resulted in very few shootings and I'm not afraid for my children to go to school. The situation in the States is tres fucked up. But not just because of the gun control issue. The corruption goes so deep it's got me to the point where I'm not comfortable visiting my family there. My parents are likely going to have to meet me in Toronto this year, because I don't want to bring my kids into a situation where there are that many people carrying firearms, and the political arena is so charged I'm holding my breath for all-out war.

This makes me sad for so many reasons. I love the founding principles of the USA (many of which are being blatantly disregarded), the beauty of the land, the people... but I've partied on streets in New Orleans and then read the paper the next day to learn that I narrowly missed witnessing or being caught up in a shooting. Scary stuff. For many, that's a daily reality.

I got out of the country. So did you. But there are way too many people who don't have that possibility. And don't get me started on the downright horror of ICE separating children from their families and putting people in detention. I can only hope things get better, and count my blessings as I watch things unfold from afar.