The tragedy in Florida this past week that left 18 students dead in a high school brought the gun debate back into the limelight. The debate is fervent on social media, and I think I might have a solution, but it will take both sides working together.

First of all, we live in a society that glorifies violence and killings. All the blockbusters in entertainment are based around violence. Music that is popular with the younger generations is violent. Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead rule the small screen and violent video games are being played by kids starting at a young age. It all combines to dilute our perception of what a life is worth. Collectively they erode the VALUE OF LIFE!

We don't have a gun or mental health problem, we simply have society that constantly teaches it's youth to value life less and less. Take away all the guns and there will still be violence in America.

So here is my solution...

The right concedes and develop some common sense, gun regulations. We need to make it harder for people to get ahold of some weapons for sure. I am a big fan of the 2nd Amendment, but in order to unify as a nation, everyone will have to give in a little to start creating something more valuable.

We have to find a way to say to our children that we as a society value life. In order to do that, the left is going to have to give up something too.

The left concedes to develop some stricter abortion laws. We cannot teach our children that life is important when we allow ourselves to abort a living child. I respect women's rights 100%, but we have to find a way to show we value life. This is a little piece that the left can give up to balance things out.

The one thing that all engaged Americans have in common is our frustration at our government. Ironically, the government is in the hands of the people. We have to do a better job of electing people. If you are frustrated, vote out every single person up for re-election and put the power back in the hands of the people. 

There are too many people who have been in Washington too long. It is time to make some changes. It doesn't matter what side of the isle you are on, we all have the responsibility that the people we elect are actually going to do what is right, and not what is most personally profitable. 

These are just my thoughts. Agree or disagree, I'd love to hear why in the comments below.

Thank you for reading.