The kids are alright

[elisi]

These kids are the spark that will light the fire that will burn the NRA down...

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[owlboy]

Uh, fuck that asshole teacher for manipulating her students without informed consent.

[elisi]

Well, they showed her...

[owlboy]

Provided she's not bullshitting bc this ''experiment'' would never pass an ethics board in a million years.

[elisi]

Well, let's see what happens now...

[orangerful]

I am so infuriated right now with these people that say it is all an act. What the hell is wrong with these people? Florida didn't even talk about the whole thing for more than five minutes. I really hope this does make these kids ACT and not feel defeated.

[elisi]

They did the same after Sandy Hook, so not terribly surprised.

However these kids are teens and seem hellbent on change!

[lynnenne]

Let's hope.

[elisi]

It's all we can do, but change seems to be in the air.

[eaweek.livejournal.com]

I hope they all realize that none of this will matter if they don't register to vote and vote anyone who takes money from the NRA out of office.

[elisi]

Oh I think they're plenty smart enough...

The Florida Legislature Voted Against Considering a Gun Control Bill with Parkland Students Present
"#NeverAgain We are not forgetting this come Midterm Elections — the anger that I feel right now is indescribable."

[sea_thoughts]

I mean, I really hope so. I have my fingers crossed for them. I still can't believe those politicians voted against banning assault rifles in front of them.

[elisi]

Well, it leaves them in no doubt as to how much the politicians care. Insult added to injury.

[kita0610.livejournal.com]

I have zero faith this will lead to any change. Unfortunately, these kids don't vote. Politicians don't give a flying fuck what they say or do. Particularly since they have all taken millions from the NRA. It's the same shit. Two weeks from now it won't even be in the news. 'Murica.

[elisi]

I believe in this kids. And they can't vote now, but they will come 2020... And for the midterms, they can be used in every advert. I think they will refuse to go away.

Change might not be overnight, but I think something needs to give.

ETA:

Students have:

- forced CNN town hall
- got new commitments from Rubio
- pressured POTUS to call for bump stock ban
- led advertisers to leave NRA
- dragged D'Souza, Ingraham, O'Reilly online
- saw Florida aide fired for lies
- raised *millions* for march

It's been 9 days.

— Isaac Saul (@Ike_Saul) February 23, 2018

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

This does feel different and that it could be the start of something big.

Stacey

[elisi]

Yeah, they're forcing a change. I hope it keeps growing!

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

Me, too!

Stacey

[elisi]

:D