Dear Mr. HOGG, Please educate yourself first. Who has stood with you?

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65. I'm 71 have voted in EVERY election since it was legal for me to vote.

The one consistent thing I have observed is republicans have long term plans that they follow. They remain loyal to their objectives to the EXTREME as we are seeing now. Supporting Trump no mater what.

We Democrats manage to get into pissing matches amongst themselves and often appear to do more to lose political battles than to win the power that we need to solve major problems. Health care for all Americans, gun controls that work and stop violence and access to gun, women right's to make their own decisions about their bodies, voting rights for all, equity rights, fair living wages and benefits to name a few key issues.

David Hogg and the other students have touched a nerve in the fight against gun violence. In their young minds the oldsters in the country have not managed to SOLVE the problem. I can see why they they might be disillusioned with the ability of oldsters to solve the problems.

So let's not fight amongst ourselves. Let's not look at the youngster as inexperienced and unable to bring value to the table.

Remember on more than one occasion in this countries history it was the 18, 19, 20 year old's that were fighting and dying on foreign soil to protect our values.

These kids bring plenty of guts and passion to this battle. Let's recognize that and bring them to the table.

From what I see and have read and they have educated themselves. They have survived a trail by fire, gun fire, and they have a voice that is resonating with others. Let them continue to speak without hindrance from us oldsters.