Jennifer Balkcom Suggested Gun Violence Was A Symptom Of “The Erosion Of Our Moral Standards” And “The Breakdown Of The Family”

Balkcom: “Gun Violence And Crime Are Symptoms Of Much Deeper Problems We Have In This Country, Including The Erosion Of Our Moral Standards, The Breakdown Of The Family, And Devaluation Of Innocent Human Life.” “The Times-News is running answers from both candidates in the race for N.C. House of Representatives District 117. The seat is currently held by Republican Tim Moffitt, who is now in the race for N.C. Senate District 48. Republican Jennifer Balkcom is up against Democrat Michael O’Shea. […] What is the role of the state government in addressing gun violence and crime? [Balkcom:] We should continue to fund programs that deal effectively with mental health and drug dependency issues, which are often precursors to crime. But gun violence and crime are symptoms of much deeper problems we have in this country, including the erosion of our moral standards, the breakdown of the family, and devaluation of innocent human life. While those things can’t be fixed in Raleigh or Washington, we can stand up to the activist agitators who demand defunding the police and allow for the release violent criminals back on to the streets. Every day we hear stories of senseless and brutal killings being perpetrated by repeat offenders who should still be in jail, thanks to week-kneed liberal judges and ‘progressive’ district attorneys.” [BlueRidgeNow, 10/24/22]