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Yet another mass murder. Lawmakers offer prayers. The band plays on.

Johnny Langendorff, who he said pursued a suspect of a deadly church shooting, waits to be picked up from the scene where the suspect was found dead near the intersection of FM 539 and Sandy Elm Road in Guadalupe County, Texas Sunday.
Johnny Langendorff, who he said pursued a suspect of a deadly church shooting, waits to be picked up from the scene where the suspect was found dead near the intersection of FM 539 and Sandy Elm Road in Guadalupe County, Texas Sunday. WILLIAM LUTHER AP

Another shooting. It is The 18th mass murder in 2017.

Our lawmakers offer their prayers. The citizenry run out to buy more guns. People fought and died for our right to own guns. The count of guns in this country continues to grow.

As a nation, we discuss with fervor the standing during our nation anthem. At least 20 people are murdered in the tranquillity of a small church. The band plays on.

Don Bush, Fresno

This story was originally published November 6, 2017 at 1:38 AM with the headline "Yet another mass murder. Lawmakers offer prayers. The band plays on.."

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