Ah, America—the so-called land of freedom, where every life is supposed to matter… unless you’re a school kid, a working-class American, or, heaven forbid, someone who doesn’t have the right connections or a cushy corporate gig. Then, well, good luck.

Take the recent shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. A 15-year-old opens fire at a private Christian school, killing three—including herself—and injuring six others. Tragic? Absolutely. But let’s be real—how long will this even be in the news cycle? A week, maybe two? It’s the 323rd school shooting in the U.S. this year, after all. At some point, it’s just another day in America.

Let’s consider the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The response? A media circus on steroids. Emergency corporate meetings. Extra security —all because a CEO got shot. CVS took down pictures of their executives. New York is throwing state resources around like monopoly money. How is his death different from the two people killed by a 15-year-old? The answer is easy—if you’re rich, powerful, or influential, you get protections and state resources. But if you’re a student in a school or a family in a rough neighborhood, well, good luck.

Here’s the part that might surprise you: this country doesn’t need more gun control laws. What we need is a complete overhaul of the system—starting with priorities. Enough with the endless debates about who should face more restrictions—let’s address the real issues fueling violence right now: broken homes, failing schools, and a complete lack of opportunity. We’re wasting billions on ineffective government programs while schools are left underfunded and struggling families get no real support. This needs to change—now.

The real fix? We need to get back to personal responsibility. Empower parents to be involved. Give kids a reason to stay off the streets—like jobs, good schools, and strong families. Maybe if we focused more on building strong communities, these tragedies wouldn’t be so common.

More laws aren’t the answer. More resources in the right places, more opportunity, and a hell of a lot more focus on fixing the root causes of violence—now that’s the fix America actually needs.