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So years ago, I almost shot my husband on accident with a rifle he told me was empty when he was guiding me through cleaning it. It helped solidify the importance of checking.

I assume that all are aware of the gun accident on the set for "Rust" that resulted from Alix Baldwin's firing of a "prop gun" killing one and injuring another. I want to insert some thought and ideas into this and other considerations in connection to fire arms and the second amendment - which will include liberties, the use of power and responsibilities in general. In my youth the use of firearms was considered important to the development of boys and becoming a "man". Since my youth feminism has put forward that girls ought to be able to learn and do most anything boys do. I mostly agree. I have long held the idea that the safe operation of guns (firearms) are essential to basic needs in education. Before I was allowed to own a firearm or even use a firearm as a youth my parents insisted that I successfully complete a course in gun safety. The only realistic course was taught by the National Rifle Association. To this day I believe that the NRA is the civilian hope and answer to exercising Second Amendment rights is is an essential in the bricks of the fortress for preserving and protecting our freedoms and liberties. I was taught by the NRA that I have responsibilities when I take charge of (handle or use) a firearm. I was taught to assume every gun is loaded and that it will kill anything I point it at. I was taught to inspect and check ever firearm I tough before it intend to use it. That I and I alone am responsible for that weapon for everything that happens wile that firearm is in my possession. I was taught to never rely on anyone else and what they told me about the firearm - especially concerning its load and readiness to kill. I have long believed that public education should include the use and responsibility associated with firearms - that this is just as important for conscious objectors. That no one should be considered educated or capable of citizenship without this knowledge. If Hollywood was respectful for the NRA and what they teach concerning gun safety (including Mr. Baldwin) that accidents that happened on the set of "Rust" would never occur. No one that is not educated and respectful of weapon safety should ever even touch a gun and anyone using a gun is responsible and that such responsibility can never be transferred to anyone else. The Traveler

We start by teaching our kids the ABC's. Once they can identify each big and small letter by sight (between age 2 and 3) we then teach them the basic sounds each letter makes. Once they have this down (sometime in their 4th year) we then start having them piece together sounds from 2 letters, and then progress to short 3 letter words. My 8 and 6 year old were each able to read small books at age 5 before entering kindergarten. Learning to read is definitely a marathon, not a sprint, but being able to read well sets them up for success in pretty much every other school subject, as well as bringing elevated confidence. Reading to them also helps their progression by leaps and bounds. I read 4 stories every night - each kiddo gets to pick a book. We end our day by also reading a scripture.

I care not whose "responsibility" it is. I was taught to check every firearm I'm handed and have instilled the same in my children. I can think of very few times, mostly military related, where I didn't check a firearm immediately after assuming possession of it.

But what does it mean to be equal in heavenly things? And what is the connection with being equal in earthly things? We receive "all" the Father hath through Christ. In that sense, and as said above we are joint-heirs with Christ, we are equal in heavenly things. The connection, a theory, is the doctrine that all things were spiritual before they were temporal. We are to pattern this life (earthly things) after our pre-mortal life (spiritual things); after the manner which the Lord has set. This connection also weaves the doctrine of being "one."

I think being equal in heavenly things refers to membership in the Church of the Firstborn, joint-heirs with Christ. Being equal in earthly things, under the law of consecration, means we abide the law in the proper spirit. The terminology in D&C 51 is, "every man equal according to his family, according to his circumstances and his wants and needs." So context, circumstance and subjectivity are considered as well as quantity of goods, requiring a high degree of spirituality to live "after the manner of happiness" (2 Nephi 5: 10-17, 27); as no happier people, having the love of God in their hearts (4 Nephi 1: 15-18); and following the principles of Zion where there are no poor among them.

Polygamy or not, it would still be my responsibility to take out the trash.

Then those who wanted to polygamize would polygamize and the rest of us would listen to our wife