I have always taken pride in being a
Florida native growing up in the
Sunshine State is a huge part of my
identity therefore I am heartbroken that
yet another mass shooting has occurred
in my home state during one of the most
politically charged administration’s in
recent history as Florida transformed
from the Sunshine State into the gun
shine State in the eyes of onlookers two
important topics of conversation
initially arose in my mind the thousands
of lives that have been lost as a result
of gun violence and the vicious cycle of
disagreement between the right and the
left however I then began to consider
why the undeniable support that
developed after the Marjory Stoneman
Douglas shooting has received more has
appeared more in the media than any
other reaction to gun violence it did
not take long for me to realize that the
habitual response of neutrality and
silence on the issue has led to the
discussion of gun violence disappearing
into the shadows I soon understood that
the survivors from the Stoneman Douglas
shooting have launched a movement for
gun control by taking a stand the
outspoken survivors from this horrific
incident and the supporters of the
movement are taking a stand to create
positive and lasting change in most
cases this is easier said than done
because there are fundamental steps that
must be taken to make a difference that
typically aren’t in the case of the
advocates for gun control however they
have already convinced major retailers
to end relations with the National Rifle
Association president Donald Trump to
consider banning bump stocks and state
lawmakers to propose gun control
legislation within two months they have
been successful in taking a stand
because they express their opinions to
anyone willing to listen seep the
beliefs despite the backlash they have
received seize every opportunity to
spread their convictions and deliver
their views through various mediums to
take a stand
you must
express your opinions to anyone willing
to listen if you find that you are not
doing anything productive use the time
that you have to identify exactly what
you believe in and continue to voice
your perspective on that only three days
after the MSD shooting and the gonzales
a senior at Stoneman Douglas High School
and an activist for gun control
delivered a speech at a gun-control
rally although she stated that she
should have been at home grieving she
recognized that she needed to take the
responsibility upon herself to be the
change that she wanted to see in the
world next state your beliefs despite
the backlash you may receive yell your
beliefs from the rooftops not everyone
will agree with you because what you
accept as your truth might not
necessarily be everyone else’s so be
receptive to discussion and keep an open
mind
finally do not apologize if someone
disagrees at a town-hall meeting on
February 21st in Tallahassee students
and teachers from Marjory Stoneman
Douglas came together to ask Florida
lawmakers and NRA spokeswoman Dana
Loesch questions that were related to
gun reform the students and teachers did
not stand down they did not hold back
their questions and most of all they
refused to be subdued by elected
officials who held opposing beliefs
third seize every opportunity to spread
your convictions if there’s a cause you
were willing to champion 100 percent do
not falter and conveying your support
set aside time each and every day to
invest your energy in defending
something that you will truly take a
stand for opportunities for you to take
a stand
may not present themselves on the daily
therefore make those opportunities for
yourself before the shooting in parkland
the never again movement an effort to
stand up against gun violence did not
exist the students at MSD High School
created their own movement as a more
impactful way to advocate for gun
control and as a channel the rich people
could align with their cause lastly
deliver your views through various
mediums ensure that your message is
displayed and accessible on multiple
social media
nevertheless do not limit yourself to
social media because the possibilities
to disseminate your ideas are endless
spread your message through blogs images
are and videos distribute it in a manner
in which it can be easily saved and
delivered by viewers proponents of
stricter gun laws have not only taken to
social media to deliver their message
but have also made use of protests
posters merchandise and news networks I
urge you all to ask yourselves how will
I take a stand start first by telling
yourself that the time to stand up is
now that enough is enough
and that you will not be silenced thank
you [Applause]
Florida native growing up in the
Sunshine State is a huge part of my
identity therefore I am heartbroken that
yet another mass shooting has occurred
in my home state during one of the most
politically charged administration’s in
recent history as Florida transformed
from the Sunshine State into the gun
shine State in the eyes of onlookers two
important topics of conversation
initially arose in my mind the thousands
of lives that have been lost as a result
of gun violence and the vicious cycle of
disagreement between the right and the
left however I then began to consider
why the undeniable support that
developed after the Marjory Stoneman
Douglas shooting has received more has
appeared more in the media than any
other reaction to gun violence it did
not take long for me to realize that the
habitual response of neutrality and
silence on the issue has led to the
discussion of gun violence disappearing
into the shadows I soon understood that
the survivors from the Stoneman Douglas
shooting have launched a movement for
gun control by taking a stand the
outspoken survivors from this horrific
incident and the supporters of the
movement are taking a stand to create
positive and lasting change in most
cases this is easier said than done
because there are fundamental steps that
must be taken to make a difference that
typically aren’t in the case of the
advocates for gun control however they
have already convinced major retailers
to end relations with the National Rifle
Association president Donald Trump to
consider banning bump stocks and state
lawmakers to propose gun control
legislation within two months they have
been successful in taking a stand
because they express their opinions to
anyone willing to listen seep the
beliefs despite the backlash they have
received seize every opportunity to
spread their convictions and deliver
their views through various mediums to
take a stand
you must
express your opinions to anyone willing
to listen if you find that you are not
doing anything productive use the time
that you have to identify exactly what
you believe in and continue to voice
your perspective on that only three days
after the MSD shooting and the gonzales
a senior at Stoneman Douglas High School
and an activist for gun control
delivered a speech at a gun-control
rally although she stated that she
should have been at home grieving she
recognized that she needed to take the
responsibility upon herself to be the
change that she wanted to see in the
world next state your beliefs despite
the backlash you may receive yell your
beliefs from the rooftops not everyone
will agree with you because what you
accept as your truth might not
necessarily be everyone else’s so be
receptive to discussion and keep an open
mind
finally do not apologize if someone
disagrees at a town-hall meeting on
February 21st in Tallahassee students
and teachers from Marjory Stoneman
Douglas came together to ask Florida
lawmakers and NRA spokeswoman Dana
Loesch questions that were related to
gun reform the students and teachers did
not stand down they did not hold back
their questions and most of all they
refused to be subdued by elected
officials who held opposing beliefs
third seize every opportunity to spread
your convictions if there’s a cause you
were willing to champion 100 percent do
not falter and conveying your support
set aside time each and every day to
invest your energy in defending
something that you will truly take a
stand for opportunities for you to take
a stand
may not present themselves on the daily
therefore make those opportunities for
yourself before the shooting in parkland
the never again movement an effort to
stand up against gun violence did not
exist the students at MSD High School
created their own movement as a more
impactful way to advocate for gun
control and as a channel the rich people
could align with their cause lastly
deliver your views through various
mediums ensure that your message is
displayed and accessible on multiple
social media
nevertheless do not limit yourself to
social media because the possibilities
to disseminate your ideas are endless
spread your message through blogs images
are and videos distribute it in a manner
in which it can be easily saved and
delivered by viewers proponents of
stricter gun laws have not only taken to
social media to deliver their message
but have also made use of protests
posters merchandise and news networks I
urge you all to ask yourselves how will
I take a stand start first by telling
yourself that the time to stand up is
now that enough is enough
and that you will not be silenced thank
you [Applause]
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