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Wounded Bear

(58,656 posts) Mon Aug 5, 2019, 09:54 PM Aug 2019

Want to send a shoutout to the Parkland Kids...

who have been working somewhat behind the scenes to drive the talk about rational gun control. They haven't been real visible lately, but I know they have continued with their on-line presence, recruiting young activists and supporters for common sense gun control.

Thank you, David Hogg and friends.

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Want to send a shoutout to the Parkland Kids... (Original Post) Wounded Bear Aug 2019 OP

This must be triggering emotions Shanti Mama Aug 2019 #1

I remember that their efforts also include a massive GOTV drive. Marie Marie Aug 2019 #2

they are planning a town hall on gun violence in vegas. mopinko Aug 2019 #3

They have more courage than all the GOP reps in both chambers BigmanPigman Aug 2019 #4

Shanti Mama

(1,288 posts)

1. This must be triggering emotions

Reply to Wounded Bear (Original post)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 10:17 PM

Aug 2019

So sad for them to relive

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)

2. I remember that their efforts also include a massive GOTV drive.

Reply to Wounded Bear (Original post)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 10:20 PM

Aug 2019

I hope that they have been successful in getting as many 18 year olds registered to vote. These kids deserve so much credit for turning a tragedy into actionable deeds.