This square was inspired by the students who March for Our Lives

All eyes are on Congress and yet there is no indication that our elected officials are taking any action to end the epidemic of mass school shootings. This is why students and their families are taking to the streets of Washington DC and cities across the country to demand change. The organizers of March for Our Lives, are calling for a ban on the sale of assault weapons, prohibiting the sale of high-capacity magazines and closing the loopholes in the background check system.

Although polling¹ suggests the majority of Americans are in favor of these gun reform measures, there are some on the other side of the debate who think the only way to solve a gun problem is with more guns, because you know, the Second Amendment. But, if a good guy with a gun is the solution, why aren’t lawmakers pushing for federal funding to man every school in the country with resource officers? Instead, we’ve heard half-baked proposals to arm teachers. The safety of our students should not be dependent on a teacher volunteering to put their life on the line for a $500 bonus. If more guns are truly the answer, than every school in the country should have dedicated, competent and adequately compensated personnel who’s first and only priority is the safety of the students and faculty.

As with most complicated policy issues, reasonable people can disagree on the right path forward. But inaction is unacceptable. We the People, have had enough. Lawmakers need to do what they were sent to Washington to do and pass legislation to end the senseless gun violence in America.

Continue reading “Square 7: March for Our Lives”