Sandy Supposes....

No more silence, end gun violence

The Sunday News! What's your take on the #MarchForOurLives events that have been happening all over the US today?            

          These protest marches have been taking place all over the world, not just in the U.S. Toronto, Ontario, Canada also hosted a rally in support of the gun control movement. Similarly, Canadians across the country have marched in solidarity with their American neighbours. From news clippings, I gather the March For Our Lives galvanized crowds of people. The support was massive.

          Reporters described theses rallies as being one of the largest show of youth protests since the Vietnam war. It's a "political awakening among young people", an organization by students to voice their concerns about school deaths caused by the carnage of guns.

         As with any good public protest, there are catchy slogans and placards. "No more silence, end gun violence." "Books Not Bullets." "Heaven Can Wait, Change Can't!" "Act! Fear Has No Place In Our Schools!!!" Many of the participants chose to print the stark words, Never Again, on their palms.

          I believe this has given students a raison d'etre, and created a community of like-minded citizens. They feel a sense of unity in their vocal discontent. They feel empowered to evoke a change in perception, and gun policies/laws. They are learning about the positives of action. They probably sense they have some control, and a visible presence to counter-act fear. With these marches, the protestors are showing they do not fell powerless. They are embracing this adage, Be The Change You Wish To See. Their rallying cry could well be, Twisted Sister's, "We're not going to take it."