By Carol Hosford
I rarely remember my dreams, except that they are normally pleasant. However, there is one dream that I do remember and at the time it was terrifying. All educators had been working on emergency plans in case of fire or other occasions where it might be necessary to evacuate children.
In my dream, I was in my office getting ready for an evening event. I saw movement outside the window and realized there was a man standing there. His face was indistinct, but he was clearly wearing a black trench coat. Something was in his hand. This dream returned another couple of times. It all happened before the shootings at Columbine.
Today, I have another concern regarding guns. I support game hunting. Though I wouldn't want to hunt myself, I realize that controlled hunting helps keep the animal population healthy. It also brings income into the state. However, I have several questions about guns in Vermont.
Is it true, as I've read, that our gun laws regarding background checks are more lax than in most other states? Is it true that there is a supply line for drugs coming into the state through swapping drugs – mostly heroin – for the guns that are easily obtained here?
This coming Sunday, December 14, there will be an informational meeting and brunch that will feature Ann Braden, president of GunSenseVermont. Her organization is proposing legislation to tighten up laws on background checks for buying guns.
As one of the organizers of the meeting, I would like to extend an invitation to all Valley residents to join us to ask questions and get answers from someone who knows the issues well. Several legislators will be there. If we want them to vote knowledgeably on the upcoming bill, we need to show them our interest and support for a thoughtful approach to guns in Vermont.
The event is a brunch that takes place December 14 on the first floor of the Warren Town Hall from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The event is free. If you can come please reply to
Hosford lives in Waitsfield and is a former principal of Waitsfield Elementary School and a former representative to the Vermont House.
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