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(269,054 posts)What is it worth doing to keep your children safe
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)They understand that it will take generations - loved the comment about seat belts and changing the culture.
Spazito
(50,365 posts)I am in tears and have enormous respect and admiration for them. I hope everyone see this interview, it is a must-see, imo.
malaise
(269,054 posts)Very sad but they are so articulate and clearly understand what is needed.
We can add the video as it becomes available - gosh this is sad
gblady
(3,541 posts)very powerful interview...
Jennicut
(25,415 posts)I couldn't get through watching that without crying. My kids are only 1 and 2 years older the Ben Wheeler. I know Newtown fairly well, have lived in CT all 37 years of my life. It just hits so close to home.
This is bigger then politics or parties. They are right, dealing with this issue of violence by guns is necessary for all children in the United States.
malaise
(269,054 posts)and I thank the Wheelers for understanding that
nolabear
(41,987 posts)Both sides. These people are so loving, so moving and unbelievably brave as they keep their son close and try to make something come of the horror of his death that I cannot imagine not giving them a major voice.
I am in awe of their grace.
malaise
(269,054 posts)It was amazing
dsc
(52,162 posts)the end of the interview when Ben's mom talked about her dad predicting greatness for Ben I just out and out lost it.
malaise
(269,054 posts)That was heartbreaking
sad-cafe
(1,277 posts)I don't know if I could be so positive in that situation.
Spazito
(50,365 posts)I got the link from Rachel's website:
Sandy Hook Promise
http://www.sandyhookpromise.org/
Make sure and click on the Mission link on the site, it is very powerful in it's promise, it's simplicity.
malaise
(269,054 posts)Robb
(39,665 posts)Thanks.