Opinion writers who use the Patch "Local Voices" feature in the Milwaukee area reacted immediately and strongly to the tragic Newton, CT shooting on Friday. Read what your neighbors are writing, see how they're reacting and join the discussion on Patch: <ul> <li>Thoughts on Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in Newtown — Steve Rogers</li> <li>To Hell with the 2nd Amendment — Brian Carlson</li> <li>Gun Control: Why it Wouldn't Have Prevented the Newtown CT Killings — Brian Dey</li> <li>Gun Control Debate — Bob McBride</li> <li>Prayers for the Newtown CT Families — Brian Dey</li> </ul> Shorewood Patch also spoke with school officials about the district's emergency preparedness.

Opinion writers who use the Patch “Local Voices” feature in the Milwaukee area reacted immediately and strongly to the tragic Newton, CT shooting on Friday.

Read what your neighbors are writing, see how they’re reacting and join the discussion on Patch: <ul> <li>Thoughts on Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in Newtown — Steve Rogers</li> <li>To Hell with the 2nd Amendment — Brian Carlson</li> <li>Gun Control: Why it Wouldn’t Have Prevented the Newtown CT Killings — Brian Dey</li> <li>Gun Control Debate — Bob McBride</li> <li>Prayers for the Newtown CT Families — Brian Dey</li> </ul> Shorewood Patch also spoke with school officials about the district’s emergency preparedness.

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