Gun Violence
Safe Schools, Gun Control, Legislation, Protect Our Children, Assault, March for Our Lives, Mass Shootings, Gun Lobby, Gun Laws
They Might Be Thinking:
- Is my school safe? What are the safety protocols at my school?
- Should I feel afraid to go to school and feel safe?
- I don't feel safe in my own school.
- I have trouble sleeping due to recent gun violence in schools.
- I'm concerned a shooter could come into my school at any time.
- I feel like I need to do something to make a difference.
- I want to make sure that children are safe in schools.
- I am proud of the young people standing up for their rights.
- We are the future! We are going to vote for strong leaders.
- What is the NRA?
- Why does the NRA control decisions about gun control?
- What is the school safety act?
- What are the current gun laws in my state?
- I want to be a part of the movement.
- If I take action, will I get into trouble, either at school or with law enforcement?
Words That Might Be Encouraging:
- I think it's great that you are committed to doing something that will make a difference.
- The movement is just getting started. You can help lead the change you want to see.
- "Vote for our Lives" is one of the many things you can do to express your need to make a difference.
- Do you have any ideas on what you would like to do to show your commitment to the cause?
- Have you thought about signing the March for Our Lives petition?
- What can I do to help you express your message?
- Do you want to find ways to contribute to the cause?
- Have you checked out the FAQs online for the movement?
Words That Might Be Discouraging:
- Marches don't really do a lot to change anything.
- After things calm down, things will quickly go back to normal.
- All schools are at risk. We can't really do anything to change it.
- You don't want to get involved in politics. Just keep your mouth shut.
- What is the best case scenerio for what you would like do see changed?
- You could get in a lot of trouble if you get arrested at a protest.
- What do your parents think about your activism?
- You want to take away my rights as an American.
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