Image by Kalyn Belsha / The Chicago Reporter The kids are walking out of school today to demand an end to mass shootings. Or at least an end to the ease with which the tools for which mass shootings can be obtained. They aren't looking for thoughts or prayers. They aren't impressed by people noting that cars or hammers or knives can be deadly, too, and they certainly aren't paying any attention to people telling them they're too young to understand politics. They
I am heartened to see reports from other areas of the country where young people stood together in solidarity. I have been depressed all day because of our local situation deep in DeVos country. It is a small school, and the superintendent dictated the terms of "protest": absolutely not at 10:00, change it to 11:25 so it is just before lunch time. Go outside and mingle with supportive adults? No way: we will herd you into the football stadium (a facility that has no reason to be a part of a school that couldn't field a team if not for School of Choice attendees), away from the real world, where you can circle jerk for 15 minutes. The really discouraging part of this, for me, is the fact that the students agreed to it. No leaders here, just future middle managers of America. I am glad that there are energetic, passionate students out there somewhere.
I was in Manhattan for 9/11 it took a very long time for me to feel okay and downtown felt somber for years after. I have not been to the new building but I visited the site while it was under construction and it still felt sad down there.
Super proud of my middle schooler today, who participated in her (albeit, sanctioned) walkout today. The school district sent around an email that only the high school would be "hosting events", but my kid's school said NOOOPE.
Congratulations to all who exercised their 1st Amendment Rights, and SHAME to those who attempted to punish them for it.
I am heartened to see reports from other areas of the country where young people stood together in solidarity. I have been depressed all day because of our local situation deep in DeVos country. It is a small school, and the superintendent dictated the terms of "protest": absolutely not at 10:00, change it to 11:25 so it is just before lunch time. Go outside and mingle with supportive adults? No way: we will herd you into the football stadium (a facility that has no reason to be a part of a school that couldn't field a team if not for School of Choice attendees), away from the real world, where you can circle jerk for 15 minutes. The really discouraging part of this, for me, is the fact that the students agreed to it. No leaders here, just future middle managers of America. I am glad that there are energetic, passionate students out there somewhere.
not hobby. fetish.
Agree. It would be wonderful if hundreds of people would gather with signs to protest this school and shame them.
Me either so shuddup.
And the effing soulless NRA put up a pic of an assault rifle. A fucking assault rifle. How much is a soul worth nowadays?
With permission publish that press packet.
I drive through Newtown to go to work. Tears my heart out every time.
also the right to have arms and I am talking shoulder to fingertips.
I was in Manhattan for 9/11 it took a very long time for me to feel okay and downtown felt somber for years after. I have not been to the new building but I visited the site while it was under construction and it still felt sad down there.
Of course you are right. If I was 14 still I might do it though.
Best sign I've seen so far:
I have seen the 'deadliest mass shooting in US history' 1 2 3 times. I am 18 years old. #Enough.
I hope you are encouraging your friends who are also 18(or over) to vote. This is how we stop this madness.
Which one?
Ooof! My feels!
Super proud of my middle schooler today, who participated in her (albeit, sanctioned) walkout today. The school district sent around an email that only the high school would be "hosting events", but my kid's school said NOOOPE.
Yes. I was so disappointed when I read the words "death penalty is taken off the table" and realized the Cruz referenced wasn't Senator Anchor Baby.