I'd love to make it known that it was probably my story and a "metaphor" within that which among other claims probably triggered this story (I am the editor who just hit publish on your piece - because I saw your response to my story and then your submitted story in quick succession) - I still stand by my stance, and have clarified what I meant by that statement - see here: https://medium.com/illumination-curated/atlanta-shooting-another-reminder-of-americas-gun-laws-problem-f984824b9d41

However, I am glad this triggered a conversation - because that is the point of having opinions that differ - they spark conversations that must be had. So thank you for writing this!