I-594 is a faith-based initiative sponsored and supported by folks who need to believe that by passing a law, gun violence will be reduced, regardless of what a logical analysis concludes.

I was taken aback last weekend when my sister told me that she is voting for it, and I know she is not easily deterred from logic. I-594 is probably going to pass because of its strong emotional appeal. This initiative is one further example that logic and emotions are not a good fit.

Sg