Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

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To the editor:

Innocent people “somehow” get shot because too many “responsible” gun owners are, in fact, extremely irresponsible. The shootings described by Peter Manseau are the result of negligent gun owners who, through their carelessness, selfishness and cavalier attitudes about lethal weapons, put their own lives and the lives of innocent people at risk. ("Guns are designed to kill. So why do we express shock when they do?" Opinion, April 17)

Safe firearm storage would prevent negligent shootings—euphemistically called accidental or unintentional shootings—and could reduce firearm suicide, which is often done at home using the family gun. Storing firearms safely—unloaded and locked with the ammunition locked separately—can prevent these tragedies.

“Somehow” all gun owners must behave responsibly. Until they do, the rest of us must be vigilant about asking if there are incorrectly stored firearms at the places frequented by our loved ones and us.

Loren Lieb, Northridge

Note from KBJ: For the love of God, man, get your long dashes under control!

I had a safe and enjoyable ride today, in spite of threatening weather. These geese brought a smile to my face. Click to enlarge.

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Donald Trump is dominating Ted Cruz in New York. It's time for Cruz to accept reality and get out of the race. He can't win the nomination, and even if he did (by machination), he'd be crushed by Hillary Clinton in the general election. (He's even less popular with the American people than the previous two Republican losers, John McCain and Mitt Romney. He would be portrayed by Clinton as a religious fanatic, among other things.) Get right with Donald, Ted, and perhaps he'll give you a role in his administration, such as Attorney General (though the Senate, many of whose members despise him, might not confirm his nomination).

Addendum: I hazard to say that Ted Cruz is the most disliked person in American politics. Even the people who support him hate him. Why would the American people put someone so despised into the White House? It's mind-boggling to think that they would. Even when I supported Cruz, it was with the knowledge that he had much to overcome. I don't think this country can survive another four years of Democrat rule. Stop being stupid and stubborn and get right with Donald. We need to stop Hillary.

I bought my Trek Domane 5.2 three years ago today. In that time, I have ridden 14,112.6 miles. That's an average of 12.87 miles per day and 90.1 miles per week. The distance between San Diego, California, and Jacksonville, Florida, is 2,338 miles, so you might say that I have completed six bike trips between those cities (or three round trips). I ride; therefore, I am.

Donald Trump is five steps ahead of everyone, including you. Read this. Scott Adams is no fan of Trump, but he understands Trump's brilliance. Those of you who have been saying that Trump should have known the rules in Colorado are playing checkers. He's playing chess. Put differently, you're operating in two dimensions; Trump is operating in three. Get right with Donald. Time is running out.