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Scott Dworkin's avatar

I wish Republicans gave more than just thoughts and prayers after mass shootings. Like banning assault weapons.

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

They make it unconscionably hard. It should be easy. Thank you for reading, Scott!

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nothappynow's avatar

Instead they wear ar15 pins here disgusting

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

How did we get here???

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Theodora's avatar

Amen, Scott!

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Erica's avatar

Mark Kelly doesn't even support a ban on ARs

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Theodora's avatar

Beautiful words. Thank you!

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thank you for reading, Theodora.

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Carl Selfe's avatar

History will remember us in the streets and gun reform is a battleground for the U.S. In the midterms we will swing the balance of power.

Sweden’s response is heartfelt and sincere. Their immediate reforms give me hope for here, Stephanie. Here, our courts are standing strong. Where they need to be backed up, we will back them up by taking to the streets en masse. Protests are beginning every day. This will continue and grow. As it escalates, and IT WILL, on every street in which Mump plans to travel, it will be blocked.

When they ignore the courts, our first wave of protestors will cross the Rappahannock and the Potomac. We will be in the hundreds of thousands, but only until our reserves arrive after crossing the Susquehanna and the Delaware. Then we will be in the millions. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/peaceful-and-lawful?r=3m1bs

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thank goodness for those who stand against Trump. Thank you for reading and for sharing, Carl.

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Gayle's avatar

We can only hope we learn from them!!!

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Absolutely. Thank you for reading, Gayle ❤️

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Stephanie Church's avatar

Enjoyed this poignant piece. Thanks, Stephanie!

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thank you for reading, Stephanie :)

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Cicada's avatar

Thank You, Dr. for your thoughts here. It is indeed so very sad to have to accept such disheartening news

from a part of the world that has for so long been an epitome of human civility. Often I have imagined what living

there would be like. Feelings I’d be at “home”. It is discouraging to know that wherever human nature thrives,

certain grievances are to follow. Tragically, just how this individual chose to express such injustices, real or imagined,

had infected him to the point of choosing death. Many suffer as a consequence. Beliefs are being challenged now.

Just how one goes about expressing such beliefs will take many forms. The choices are ours to make, individually as well as collectively. My Hopes are, still, that we may choose wisely.

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N L Coleman's avatar

Locked and loaded!

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Al Bellenchia's avatar

This is as close to a model society as we get.

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

It sure seems like a good one. Thank you for reading, Al.

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Beth Trosello's avatar

Such a Beautiful Message, Thank You,, My Mankind be More compassionate and know are are all in this together on our small perfect planet🌍

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Beth Trosello's avatar

Keep Writing🌈

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thank you for reading, Beth.

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