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okwmember

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13. My son is a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Sat Feb 17, 2018, 06:33 PM

Feb 2018

Thank goodness he was on the other side of the school from the shooting. He spent 2 sleepless nights, because of a rumor that his favorite teacher had been shot. The relief when he saw her on tv Friday morning was palpable. Shot at, but not hit.

I am so proud of our kids. They have been outstanding in their response to this. They have been very outspoken and articulate about what they experienced and what they believe should be done to stop this carnage from reoccurring. They have been blunt, and that has been to their credit. We owe it to them to follow their lead!

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'People are angry': Pain turns political in Parkland after school shootings [View all] DonViejo Feb 2018 OP

I sense something new and different after this tragedy Sienna86 Feb 2018 #1

hope it goes national Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2018 #3

As it is from the "voice of babes" maybe, just maybe something will come out of it. Love these kids iluvtennis Feb 2018 #4

Yes, I hope it's also partially fuelled by Americans having enough meadowlander Feb 2018 #9

I do, too. I must confess, I've sensed it falsely in the past, though. Gore1FL Feb 2018 #10

Berryville, Arkansas, yesterday Leghorn21 Feb 2018 #2

We've had threats here too--one at a Catholic school......... Bengus81 Feb 2018 #6

Glad all are safe and the kid was found and dealt with, 81. I never had children, so I truly Leghorn21 Feb 2018 #7

Oh no Trump and Ryan...that "thoughts and prayers" BS isn't getting the job done eh?!?! Bengus81 Feb 2018 #5

The NRA Has Blood On Their Hands colsohlibgal Feb 2018 #8

so does ANYONE who supports them or takes money from them Skittles Feb 2018 #15

The Orange Clown went to a resort! djacq Feb 2018 #11

NO decent person would do that Skittles Feb 2018 #17

the nra/trump talk radio stations are blaming the fbi to get rid of wray and put in trump stooge certainot Feb 2018 #12

how about blaming the GOP for cutting mental health funding and supporting the NRA Skittles Feb 2018 #16

every time dems try to refund psych, safety net, welfare, health, etc or pass gun control certainot Feb 2018 #20

that may change if the students' vocies are actually heard Skittles Feb 2018 #21

they have to wake up first -all they have to do is protest and advertisers will head for the hills certainot Feb 2018 #22

I don't know. What you're describing is too crazy for most Hortensis Feb 2018 #18

My son is a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS. okwmember Feb 2018 #13

Amen Sienna86 Feb 2018 #14

I'm proud of your kids' response to this too. :) Hortensis Feb 2018 #19