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John,
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Every day that we have to face news of yet another mass shooting is a dark one.
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Yet again, gun violence has destroyed what should have been a fun holiday and left a community forever changed. Last night, a 17-year-old gunman shot and killed two people and injured six more.
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As a gun violence survivor, I know how hard days like today are. I've felt the impulse to turn away and spare myself the pain and grief.
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But I also know that this is a privilege that the victims of these shootings do not have. And I know that if we want to finally see an end to the violence, then it is a privilege none of us can afford. Take action now and send a message to Congress to let them know that it's past time for them to do something. →
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Change requires action, and action requires that we face these tragedies, the bloodshed and hysteria, head on.
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Progress demands that we refuse to go numb, refuse to look away, refuse to be frozen by our grief.
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In order to transform our culture, we must bring our whole selves — our grief AND our anger — to this movement.
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Today I’m asking you to join me in facing this tragedy and sending a message to the lawmakers who have remained frozen in their cowardly inaction for far too long.
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We must demand that our leaders stand up to the gun lobby and take action to end our nation’s gun violence epidemic NOW:
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Today of all days, thank you for stepping up.
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Liz Dunning
Gun Violence Survivor
Chief Development & Engagement Officer
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