Uncommon Common Sense

Episode 81: Societal rot and what I believe to be the problem

3 years ago

by Scott K. James

1 min read

The nation experienced another tragic school massacre yesterday. On cue, the same old arguments have emerged and I, for one, tire of the same old arguments. It’s not about guns. It’s about societal rot—the decay of a nation’s soul. Does this nation no longer believe in the sanctity of life?

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Episode 81: Societal rot and what I believe to be the problem

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The nation experienced another tragic school massacre yesterday. On cue, the same old arguments have emerged and I, for one, tire of the same old arguments. It’s not about guns. It’s about societal rot—the decay of a nation’s soul. Does this nation no longer believe in the sanctity of life? Today, I see the repeated question, “What can this nation do about guns?” Wrong question. Let’s ask what this nation can do about mental health. Let’s ask what this nation can do about the loss of institutions and the loss of trust.

It’s not about politics, it’s about people. It’s not a problem of too little government, it’s a problem of too little mercy, grace, and God.

I make my points more succinctly in this edition of the Scott Cast.

About the author

Scott K. James

A 4th generation Northern Colorado native, Scott K. James is a veteran broadcaster, professional communicator, and principled leader. Widely recognized for his thoughtful, common-sense approach to addressing issues that affect families, businesses, and communities, Scott, his wife, Julie, and son, Jack, call Johnstown, Colorado, home. A former mayor of Johnstown, James is a staunch defender of the Constitution and the rule of law, the free market, and the power of the individual. Scott has delighted in a lifetime of public service and continues that service as a Weld County Commissioner representing District 2.

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