I am recently back from a trip to Colorado to participate in the Vail Symposium’s Conversations on Controversial Issues series focusing on gun violence. These panels are moderated by Clay Jenkinson, a public historian.

In advance of the symposium, on his “Listening to America” podcast, Mr. Jenkinson drew on some of my thoughts that were recorded during my “pre-interview” with the Vail Symposium (about 36 minutes in, FYI).

A podcast listener was so moved by my thoughts that he took time to write me an email about it.

In the face of the struggles I face to gain acceptance of my balanced view of guns in America, receiving an email like this will sustain me at least for another month or two.

I know not everyone is going to “get” what I’m up to, but it feels good to know that some people do. Maybe more than I know.

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