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Maria Roach commented 2013-05-02 20:53:13 -0400 · Flag

Thank you Dean for your support! My sincere apologies for last week’s delayed communication. We are working to make sure that emails through our petition partners are not delayed.

And if you are organizing locally for gun safety, please post details of your events here. Thanks so much! — Maria

Dean Orfanoyannis commented 2013-04-26 06:14:44 -0400 · Flag

I got United For Change USA’s e-mail thru signon.org about the march against the NRA in Washington Thursday morning - just a few hours before the actual march happened…..Kinda confused. If you wanted me to be there, why wouldn’t you give me some advance notice ? But I support you whole-heartedly and I’ll watch the video. I’m assuming it was mostly Washington, DC-area folks that were there.

Maria Roach commented 2013-04-22 17:19:34 -0400 · Flag

We’re excited at United for Change USA to announce the upcoming launch of a new radio show dedicated to bringing you news from the men and women working to create meaningful social change. Immigration, jobs, healthcare reform, poverty and so many pressing issues are affecting us. What matters MOST to you and your family? Let us know so we can give you news that you can USE when you NEED! — As always, thanks for your support! Maria

Excuse Me commented 2013-03-09 11:59:33 -0500 · Flag

‘Tonight the streets are filled with love’: Royal family and prime minister lead the nation in mourning as crowd of 150,000 gather in Oslo for ‘rose march’ tribute to Norway’s dead Watch: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2011/jul/25/norway-prime-minister-leads-mourning-video

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2018368/Norway-massacre-150k-gather-Oslo-rose-march-tribute.html#ixzz2N3wJN9FB

Bill Kilgore commented 2013-01-11 18:04:33 -0500 · Flag

In contrast to the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders, who stressed a peaceful approach, DDJ encouraged African-Americans to arm themselves for self-defense. The group did not promote violence; rather, they recruited members to carry guns in order to protect themselves and those working on their behalf. It was in defiance of CORE’s nonviolent terms that Thomas, a military veteran, began going armed while guarding CORE’s freedom house in Jonesboro from Klan attacks.

It has been written that Deacons carried a variety of guns, ranging from handguns to military-style carbine rifles to shotguns.

Both MLK and Civil Rights workers in the south were protected by armed black men of the Deacons of Defense and Justice. By ensuring the KKK could no longer count on unarmed victims, the DDJ broke the back of the KKK’s pattern of abuses and forced local government in LA and AL to see recognize that change was coming.

http://civilliberty.about.com/od/guncontrol/a/Deacons-for-Defense.htm

David Mathews commented 2013-01-11 15:39:54 -0500 · Flag

I have a possible solution to help keep our children safe and remain fiscally sound as well. First, let’s remember criminals do NOT obey the law. So any conversations about additional gun laws are irrelevant. Talking about the possible use of retired police officers in the schools is a thought in the correct direction, but it would add to the already drained Federal, State and Local funds. In addition to that, utilizing a retired individual as protection falls short as most retired law enforcement officers are let’s just say “less than optimal shape”. So here is my suggestion, let’s utilize our military to actually defend the people of this country instead of promoting the Military Industrial Complex and oil fields abroad. By utilizing our young men and women in this manner, we protect our children from those who wish to do them harm and we provide our children with wonderful role models everyday. I believe this is a “do able” solution.

B Trudeau commented 2013-01-09 15:30:00 -0500 · Flag

My family lives in Newtown. We have two young boys. Some very dear friends of ours lost their little boy that day. We will not let their lives be in vain. Our little town will show the world what it so desperately wants to know – how do we fix it. One word: Love.

I’ve seen and heard of some amazing acts of compassion, sacrifice, bravery, and love. And I’ve seen and heard some pretty ignorant, hateful things, since that fateful day. Scattered among the letters of support our town received, is hate mail and envelopes with white powder in them.

This is hate that needs to come out, it’s a poison that needs to be exposed to the light. Let people say what they want, don’t argue, just let them speak. Their words will speak for themselves, you need not judge.

Be patient and respectful to your adversaries because anything else will just breed fear, and fear is what’s getting people so emotional and not thinking straight.

Ask yourself, if these 26 beautiful souls could speak right now, how would they tell us to act? I am convinced – love is the ~~only~~ way out of this. We are one people.

Forrest Hopping commented 2012-12-19 15:37:32 -0500 · Flag

KATHLEEN SIMS- assault weapons belong in afield of battle? It was fire weapons that killed Indians while the Eiropeans took their lands. It was fields of battle that encroached on Mexico while the gringos moved into what they now consider “their country”. It was fields of battle that wiped out over 3 million people in Southeast Asia. It was fields of battle over a helpless people that turned Iraq into a piece of garbage. It was fields of battle that killed and ruined lives in Afghanistan. Its not OK to kill 20 children at Sandy Hook, but it is OK to kill untold millions around the world to sustain the empire. Feh.

Forrest Hopping commented 2012-12-19 15:27:46 -0500 · Flag

If God is all powerful why did he kill those children? It wasnt God, but the US Congress that made it possible by allowing the murderous gun lobby to become billionaires just as they allow the drug lords to become billionaires. It was the same Congress/Pentagon complex that bombed hundreds of children in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was that same President that shed tears over Sandy Hook that sent drones into Pakistan to bomb neighborhoods. The hypocrisy is overwhelming. Leave God out of it.

Dennis Sutton commented 2012-12-19 09:04:58 -0500 · Flag

DEA. Raymond: YOUR opinion is what makes this nation free. Guns are NOT bad, people are. If by your moniker, DEA you are announcing that you are a DEA agent then you should know the reality behind firearms and not the idiotic quick fix idea of banning firearms in any way shape and or form from law abiding citizens.
Like I have stated END WAR, END our youth being murdered for no other reason than a political corporate money making machine. Restore the Mental facilities and professions that serve the mentally ill. Make penalty’s swift, sure and without mercy. The manner in which you speak I rather doubt if you have a higher then 8th grade education. So, first educate yourself about the bigger picture here. Then speak.

Dea.Raymond Johns commented 2012-12-18 20:46:45 -0500 · Flag

To be truthful.Gun dealers are just as worse as drug dealers.all they want is the money.they need to stop “pushing guns”,by way of gun shows.and putting guns in black areas across the country.-however.a lot of white american’s will kill for their guns.a lot of people have been killed by the white mans guns,all over the world.if it were not for guns,a lot of people would still be alive.-Truthfully.

Livinis Bradley commented 2012-12-18 17:53:54 -0500 · Flag

I agree with you; if only a voice in the wilderness.

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Jason Brooks commented 2012-12-18 13:13:05 -0500 · Flag

Please take a look at this information to better understand the real problem we face. I’m not so sure it’s a gun issue.

http://www.forbiddenknowledgetv.com/videos/drugs/the-link-between-psychiatric-drugs-andnearly-all-recent-mass-shootings.html

Stacymae Cheshire commented 2012-12-18 13:12:27 -0500 · Flag

Since this blog has turned to the Tragedy in Conneticutt and not prison reform, which is also a Real Tragedy in America. It is very sad these innocence children were taken so early in their lives. Praise also to the teachers and first responders. However, there are Millions of Innocent Victims in the American (in)justice system. Research-The Innocence Project or FAMM.
I would like to add to those who think their religion is better than someone elses religion… It is My heart-felt belief that there is only one GOD and all the Religions come from that same God. To prefer one religion over the other is vain imagining, idle fancy and unworthy of notice. Our praise does not benefit God, nor does our evil harm Him.
Lastly, I have no problem with people owning guns, but assault weapons (auto-semi automatic) need to be used on closed firing ranges and not in people’s private collections. If you really want to use an assault weapon, then start playing paint-ball.

@riaro tweeted link to this page. 2012-12-18 12:53:17 -0500

.@jamilsmith @jarvisdeberrytp So true. Covered bloody aftermath as an NBC producer now I advocate their reduction: http://t.co/yTZRvB4A

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Ameen commented 2012-12-18 11:30:33 -0500 · Flag

right on

Beth Wiley commented 2012-12-18 11:16:42 -0500 · Flag

No one needs the kind of ammunition used in the massacre unless they want to murder police with vests. The people like the murdered mother who enjoy use of ultra powerful guns as sport, and had it in the home of her mentally ill son need to be stopped as quickly as possible. Also the wide open trading of guns at shows needs to be illegal!

Shirley Stroud commented 2012-12-18 10:30:46 -0500 · Flag

In my opinion there needs to be a stop to all the violence in video games, TV shows and movies!…especially the games. They’re no more than a training ground for violence! Of, course, gun control would be a plus, but it doesn’t seem feasible to take guns from folks who already have them.

Edward Wells commented 2012-12-18 09:56:13 -0500 · Flag

When guns in schools are needed it is probably already too late

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