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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Some do not blame the legislators. Some think the shooter was to blame. Or the shooters mother. Or genetics that caused his illness. Or the FBI who didn't act on the tip.
I willsay it again. Minds are not changed by arguing and fighting. Things in this country are changed by voting. Or how we spend our money.
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Actually, Gracie, most of what you say here is tragically true.
But I would say “arguing” with
some people will not change their minds. There are those who cannot bear to acknowledge reality because then they would have to deal with it so it is easier to allow themselves to be pawns. But I am seeing others who are waking up, looking around, and paying attention — and looking between the lines.
And — about that “how we spend our money” thing you said — right, right , right. But, you see, those young people who have witnessed unspeakable horror don’t have any money. Lobbyists have money. Lots and lots of money. And money talks.
But, for the first time, in nearly two decades of school shootings — the slaughter of innocents — I am hopeful because I have seen those thinking, articulate young people commit themselves to the future of our country. They might not have money, but they have power — and they cannot be bought.
And, yeah, this old high school teacher stands beside those kids.