[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Boomer

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, yeah, 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.

WE ALL STAND BESIDE THOSE KIDS. THAT IS THE POINT. We each BELIEVE WE have the answer and think we are changing other people's minds. WE ARE NOT. We each have one vote. All we do is aggravate each other. None of us killed those children and none of us want any more dead from guns, knives, airplanes, bombs, poison in our water, thugs, thieves, or mentally sick people. I don't think teaching young children to hate in any form is good stuff.