TheVoiceOfJoyce Gun violence claims 45,000 lives yearly. Half those of those deaths are suicides. Not only do we need counseling, trauma therapy & other support options, the majority are in favor of background checks & the banning of Assault weapons and large magazines, capable of shooting many with one clip. Americans need and want Fundamental changes to our lives. The majority want to live a good life and not be terrorized by those who don’t value their lives or the lives of others. During this Holiday season, why not think about compassion, empathy & charity and ask those in Congress to do the same.