On Wednesday, flanked by fellow Republicans and a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed an expansive new concealed carry law that would allow guns at state colleges, airports, polling places, and stadiums. Mind you, you can’t even bring a backpack or umbrella into a University of Arkansas Razorback football game, but the new law made it perfectly acceptable to be packing heat. It took legislators about 24 hours to realize they’d gone a little too far.
Because of big pushback from the public, the state Senate has already begun carving out exemptions to the law, voting 22–10 on Thursday to not allow guns in stadiums and arenas. This new exemption will have to go to the state House next, and then back to Hutchinson, who upon some reflection, now sees merit to the argument against guns at stadiums.
Greg Leding, a Democrat representing Fayetteville—where the University of Arkansas’ flagship campus resides— was quick to point out immediately after the original bill’s signing on Wednesday, why allowing guns at Razorback games would be especially dangerous.
“Sometimes people have a little bit to drink before they go to the game,” Leding said. "I just think it's a really dumb idea to introduce loaded weapons into that situation."
The National Rifle Association, which pushed for the original, more expansive version of the conceal carry law, is none too pleased about the legislator’s change of heart and vows to stop the bill in the House before it has a chance to get to the governor. “The NRA supports the original legislation as signed into law just yesterday,” NRA spokesman Lars Dalseide said Thursday in a statement. “People have the constitutional right to self-defense wherever they are legally allowed to be.”
Despite the NRA’s opposition, even Republicans have realized Leding’s argument is a tough one to counter.
“It's one of those areas where I don't think the value offsets the risk,” Senator Jim Hendren said before Thursday’s vote on the exemptions, according to the AP. The Senate majority leader added, “There's alcohol, there's people getting excited, and so probably I think most people agree that maybe this is one of those areas we ought to think about before we expand the privileges.” Probably something they should have thought about before passing the original bill, but better late than never.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.