Our National Symbols and Treasures.

All are unique expressions of our freedom, our democracy and our way of life.  They include our National parks, our American flag, our National anthem and, of course, our National bird, the majestic eagle.  They are gifts to us as Americans. 

Apparently, there’s a suggestion from some members of Congress that we add to that list of symbols and treasures.  To wit: the AR-15.  A semi-automatic assault weapon.  It would be, according to the proposers: “The American gun.” Or, as suggested by another congressman: “the National Gun of the United States.”

In what world does a gun, any gun, belong in the same sentence, or on the same list, as our parks, our flag, our anthem or our American eagle?  With those things comes beauty, awe and respect.  So often, with a semi-automatic weapon comes destruction, death, and sadness.

The whole idea boggles the mind.  I can only hope and pray there is no forward-going action taken on the suggestions.