Sen. Hawley Considers 'Red Flags' Amid School Shootings & Argues For 'Fully' Funding' Police

Reality check . . .

As horrible as it might seem to those who value human life . . . 

Very little is likely to change amid the midterm election debate in a hopelessly/wonderfully politically gridlocked nation.

Still, here's the perspective from Missouri's right-wing leader . . .

(Sen.) Hawley focused on increasing criminal penalties while talking to reporters about responsibility for gun violence inside the U.S. Capitol.

"Maybe it's a personal responsibility not to shoot people with guns who are innocent and are doing nothing to harm you. If we want to talk about responsibility, I'd start right there," he said. "And maybe people who don't live up to that responsibility ought to be in prison for a very, very long time — like forever."

In a statement, Hawley also said "fully" funding police is another priority.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri Senators Blunt, Hawley call for 'red flag' law, harsher penalties

WASHINGTON - Missouri's duo of Republican Senators called for federal action to combat gun violence Wednesday, as Sen. Roy Blunt indicated potential support for a "red flag" law and Sen. Josh Hawley suggested harsher penalties for violent crimes.