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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

UVALDE - ONE YEAR LATER: PREVIEWS OF COMING ATTRACTIONS

 


UVALDE TEXAS ROBB ELEMENTARY - ONE YEAR LATER: PREVIEWS OF COMING ATTRACTIONS

It's been a year since the deadliest school shooting in the United States since Sandy Hook. On May 24, 2022, 18-year-old SXXX RXXX entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire, killing 19 children and two teachers. It's a tragedy that will never be forgotten, and it's a reminder of the need for action to prevent future tragedies.

The shooting sparked a renewed debate about gun control in the United States. President Joe Biden called for stricter gun laws, but Republicans in Congress have resisted any changes. It's like they're saying, "Why bother? It's not like we can't just keep sending thoughts and prayers." In the absence of federal action, some states have taken steps to strengthen their own gun laws. Texas has increased the age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21, and it has banned the sale of high-capacity magazines. It's a start, but it's not enough.

The families of the victims are still struggling to cope with their grief. They have called for justice and accountability, but they have also expressed frustration with the lack of progress on gun control. It's like they're saying, "We don't want your thoughts and prayers. We want action." And who can blame them?

In the year since the shooting, a Texas House committee released a report that found "systemic failures" and missed warning signs that the gunman may have been planning a violent attack. Well, no kidding. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would conduct its own investigation into the shooting. Let's hope they find something that leads to real change.

The families of the victims filed a lawsuit against the city of Uvalde and the school district. Good for them. It's time to hold those in power accountable for their inaction. The gunman's parents were charged with child neglect. It's about time someone took responsibility for their role in this tragedy.

The gunman's home was demolished. That's one way to deal with it, I guess. A memorial was built at Robb Elementary School. It's a nice gesture, but it won't bring back the lives lost.

A number of gun control measures were passed in states across the country. It's a step in the right direction, but it's not enough. We need federal action. We need politicians who are willing to stand up to the NRA and do what's right for the safety of our children.

The debate over gun control in the United States continues. It's like we're stuck in a never-ending cycle of tragedy, thoughts and prayers, and inaction. It's time to break the cycle.

We need common-sense gun laws that protect our children and our communities. We need politicians who are willing to put people over profits. We need action, not just words.

The Uvalde shooting is a tragedy that will never be forgotten. But we can honor the memory of those lost by taking action to prevent future tragedies. It's time to stand up to the NRA and say enough is enough. It's time for real change.

Big Education Ape: REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIVES LOST: UVALDE SHOOTING http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/remembering-and-honoring-lives-lost.html 

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