To the Students Walking Out Today,
I am sorry.
I am sorry you have to do what you are doing today. I’m sorry it’s a necessity. I’m sorry that, in the five years since Newtown, we’ve done nothing to prevent more kids being gunned down at school.
Students walking out, screenshot Washington Post on YouTube
Some people, including people I love and respect, are mad at you students walking out today. They won’t like me writing this letter.
They think you don’t want anyone to own a gun, I guess? I don’t think that’s what you want.
I think you want to go to school and not have to worry about being murdered.
That’s what I want for my children, after all.
For all those who are calling you smug, arrogant, spoiled, brats: I am sorry.
I think you are heroic. I don’t even think one has to agree with your stance to admire your courage.
Listen, I 100% support the 2nd Amendment.
I just don’t think a private citizen needs to own an assault rifle. An AR-15, capable of killing so many, so quickly.
Or at least, I think you shouldn’t be able to buy one if you can’t buy a beer. Why can’t we raise the age limits? I know some bad guys will get guns no matter what, but I don’t believe the 18 and 19-year-old potential school shooters with serious social skills problems are going to seek out a gang member to buy one from.
