Opinion: Why is it so difficult to change our gun culture?
“We can vote for people who are committed to changing the gun culture to a saving-lives culture, people who are willing to seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with their God,” Bethel “Bo” Thomas writes. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)
Bethel “Bo” Thomas
Bethel “Bo” Thomas, PhD, is a Memphian, psychologist and author of the recent leadership book, Reinventing Leadership: Leading to Inspire a “Better Normal.”
“A clear majority of Republicans, Democrats, independents and gun owners say they want ... common-sense gun laws.”
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