The Line: Mass Shootings Hit Home

August 9, 2019 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists look at the sickening wave of mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton and elsewhere. They debate whether calling out domestic terrorism will force a change in the conversation. The group also explores the rhetoric and reality of mental illness.

Line Panelists:
Lonna Atkeson, UNM Political Science professor
Eric Griego, former NM state senator
Sophie Martin, attorney
Kristelle Siarza, CEO, Siarza Social Digital

For Further Reading:

Santa Fe native among El Paso shooting victims – Santa Fe New Mexican

2 El Paso victims die at hospital, raising death toll to 22 – Associated Press

Texas tragedy: Search for answers continues in wake of El Paso shooting – Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico governor plans summit on domestic terrorism – KRQE

Councilor pushing for more gun legislation in New Mexico – KRQE

House speaker calls for special session on domestic terrorism – Albuquerque Journal

Ohio gunman’s ex-classmates decry missed chances to stop him – Albuquerque Journal

At vigil for a girl killed in Gilroy, news of another shooting compounds the anguish – Los Angeles Times