Mr. Leopold’s “logic” dictates that if the proliferation of guns causes gun violence, then the proliferation of spoons caused ...

Maury High School students submitted letters to the editor on a topic of their choosing as part of a class project.

Editor: The letter “Gun permits don’t deter criminals” (April 19) presents the typical “red herring” argument against the regulation of firearms. Bad guys involved in criminal activity ...

They were asked to select a topic that they felt passionate about. Below is a selection of the letters we received. Gun violence poses a significant threat to the public safety in Virginia.