Samuel, we have not gone more than eight days without a
mass shooting in this country this year. That means that
each week, more families are grieving, more communities
are being pieced back together. As a nation, we're holding
everyone affected by these heartbreaking events in our
prayers.

But our thoughts and prayers simply are not enough:

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We have had more than 300 mass shootings in the United
States so far in 2015 -- because of which, nearly 400
Americans have been killed, and more than 1,000 have
been injured. These numbers are horrific. But it's important
that we talk about them. We can't sweep this problem under
the rug, or allow ourselves to become numb to it, or accept
that there's nothing we can do because "stuff happens."

Let me be clear about this, Samuel: Unless we do something
-- change our politics and change our laws -- these painful
tragedies will continue. And we will have allowed them to
continue.

I don't want this to be our reality, and I know the majority of
Americans feel the same. Despite what some might claim,
this is not about the Second Amendment but about the will
of the American people who overwhelmingly want to see
commonsense reform measures.

But I cannot change this by myself. I need members of
Congress, state legislatures, and governors who will work
with me -- who will stand up and say that this reality is
unacceptable. That we don't have to see innocent lives cut
short, time after time, and stand idly by. And I need people
like you to stand up and say that enough is enough:

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Together, you and I have made so much progress during my
time as President. We have helped more than 17 million
Americans get the health coverage they need. We have seen
hearts and minds change on civil rights issues like marriage
equality. We have taken action to help secure a healthy planet
for future generations. But this is one thing we haven't been
able to do. We have not reformed our gun laws to help reduce
the unnecessary deaths we see in this country every single day.
Samuel, we still can -- by making sure we urge future leaders to
act where we have been stalled.

It's up to us to speak up for the countless voices lost to gun
violence. If you believe we can do this, together, then add your
name today:

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Thank you.

Barack Obama

































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