Thankfully humans are able to hold more than one thought in their head and act on many things concurrently. I’m sure these horrific shootings will prompt some students to do both - and more.
“All these high school kids are moved enough to walk out of school for gun control. But can’t be bothered to stand up for the shy or weird kid in their class who is bullied daily…”
I’m not sure what that means.
Because bullying is an issue, gun control is not?
And how does the poster know who those kids are, what they think, and what they have done?
And what about the point that maybe when they see the change they are capable of, they will stand up against more bad things?
Can you clarify for me?
My guess is that most colleges would strongly encourage your first amendment rights. As long as you are on the same side of the debate as they are.
In the words of William F Buckley, Jr. - ‘Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views.’
In other words, the anti-gun protests are not only acceptable but desirable.
The protests are anti-gun violence, not anti-gun. There are many responsible adult gun owners marching with us for common sense restrictions to address the 12 school shootings so far this year.
Buckley was the embodiment of elitism with that ridiculous accent, at a time when conservatism was often confused with intelligence. He wasn’t above cheap, homophobic name-calling when he found himself losing an argument.
Yale Admissions has formally announced it will not take issue with any applicant who participates in walk outs at their HS.
I’m moved enough to walk out of school for gun control AND stand up for the weird and shy kid in class who is bullied daily, thank you very much. This is a complex and multi-faceted issue, let’s not reduce it to a meaningless quote that people can share on Facebook.
And the teenagers school the adults once again. ^:)^