N.I.E. Obituaries Opinion Outdoors Parenting People Personals Real Estate Religion Space Mall Spec. Even the people who can't come to Washington are calling because they want to participate in the rallies in their states. I think the level of interest reflects a feeling of urgency. No doubt incidents like the Columbine shooting and the zoo shooting have heightened awareness.
People have the feeling that now is the time do do something.
Caroline Kunin, director of the department on religious action for Women of Reform Judaism, agreed. We see it as a religious obligation to do this. We have national elections right around the corner and it's important for people to let their representatives know we want something done about this. Concern for gun control legislation is no new cause for many faith groups. We see it as part of our message to care for others, and one way of caring for others is to withdraw weapons from society.