Immediately politicizing shootings for existing political goals is distasteful and needs to stop.
Victor Joecks
Columnist
Email: vjoecks@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 383-4698
Victor Joecks is a Review-Journal columnist who explores and explains policy issues three days a week in the Opinion section. Previously he served as the executive vice president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. Victor is also a staff sergeant in Nevada National Guard. Originally from Washington state, Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College.
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