Letter to the editor: Shapiro will take action to curb gun violence

Pennsylvania needs a governor who will regulate firearms, and Josh Shapiro can do that. As a young advocate, I fear for myself and everyone around me — especially after the uncalled-for shooting at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin Sept. 24.

According to Everytown for Gun Safety, in an average year, gun violence in America kills more than 40,000 people; in Pennsylvania, 1,628 people die by guns each year. Shapiro said, “There is a gun violence epidemic plaguing both Pennsylvania and our country, and it is a state’s authority to protect its citizens and establish gun safety laws.” He also states, “I’m calling on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect all of our rights to live safely, while still respecting the Second Amendment.”

Pennsylvanians need to elect Shapiro as governor to take action on gun violence in our state. Learn more about Shapiro and other candidates who will govern with gun safety in mind at gunsensevoter.org.

Mallory Keffer

Salem

The writer, a junior in the eAcademy through Greensburg Salem High School, is a volunteer with Students Demand Action in Pennsylvania.