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MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
Mon Feb 19, 2018, 10:36 AM Feb 2018

I continue to be impressed by those Florida high school students.

The ones we keep seeing are articulate, dedicated, and brave. They are speaking clearly and effectively about their anger at the nation's failure to prevent senseless slaughter in their schools.

I hope this movement of smart, caring teenagers continues to grow.

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I continue to be impressed by those Florida high school students. (Original Post) MineralMan Feb 2018 OP
This is the generation that will finally defeat the NRA IronLionZion Feb 2018 #1
We need to help them in every way we can. MineralMan Feb 2018 #2

IronLionZion

(45,460 posts)
1. This is the generation that will finally defeat the NRA
Mon Feb 19, 2018, 11:10 AM
Feb 2018

and pass some effective sensible reforms. There are too many students who have experienced this kind of tragedy and seen inaction and indifference from the adults in power.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
2. We need to help them in every way we can.
Mon Feb 19, 2018, 11:15 AM
Feb 2018

They can't do it alone, frankly. There are simply not enough of them. But, we can help them spread their message without stepping on that message. They will need encouragement, support, money, and more if they are to be successful.

We also need their votes. Many will be able to vote in 2018, and most will be eligible to vote in 2020.

Let's get behind these kids, without standing in front of them and obscuring them. We can help them speak without speaking for them.

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