In an afternoon full of cheers, chants, songs, powerful speeches, emotional silences, laughs, and tears, the resounding message of the day was that all who care about ending gun violence must register to vote, educate themselves on who to vote for, and of course show up to the polls. No matter your race, political party, gender, sexual orientation…we all deserve to feel safe in our homes, schools, movies theaters, churches, concerts, and neighborhoods. It is a youth-led movement, but it requires all Americans to follow.
It was a powerful day. I was moved to tears. I wish my own 22 yr old daughter wasn't so pro guns but I raised her as a freethinker. Go figure.