Maybe I was that nurse
who tenderly cared for your sick child
or perhaps your ailing parent.
so why do you hate me?

Maybe I was that teacher
who so patiently guided
a childs first steps into knowledge
and nurtured a life long love of learning
so why do you hate me?

Maybe I am the person next door
who always says hi on my way to work
so why do you hate me?

maybe I am anyone in your neighborhood
who works, loves, laughs, cries
so why do you hate me?

maybe I am just like you
with dreams and goals
bills to pay and kids to raise
so why do you hate me?

because I own a gun!
because someone else told you too!