Newtown families slam "Glee" shooting

CNN's Carol Costello talks with a Newtown parent about "Glee's" controversial episode regarding a school shooting. For more CNN videos, visit our site at www.cnn.com/video/

[@SuperSYY123]

I personally think that them airing this episode was a great idea. People need to know what happens during a shooting. And as far as people saying that it was "too soon," it wasn't. And before the episode even came on it gave the viewers a warning, and if the parents of Newtown victims don't wanna watch it, then don't watch it and don't go trash talking the show's producers. What they did was smart. I'm not trying to be disrespectful to the victims family's because what happened in Newtown was very tragic, but to me they're being unreasonable.

[@aisling5643]

SuperSYY123 in America if they wanted to air an episode not close in time to a school shooting it would be pretty damn hard cause they happen so often

[@MsSonnencreme]

Aisling that is what I thought With all the guns in the US there is no time without a school shooting

[@alexandrabrown068]

Yeah ik Glee fans just felt uncomfortable and now they’re acting like it was this awkward episode when it just sheds light on real life events like they’ve always done

[@jademoreno7838]

Couldnt have said it any better, "too soon"? Your tell me were 4 season in and its too soon? Its okay you newtown people that u dont wanna watch cause of what happened to you, but its good for people to know this. And why tf do they need to reach out to yall? Just dont watch it and they would have to reach out to so many families victimized by shootings.

[@Jewelapple]

Yeah but it wasn’t a actual school shooting

[@TheShadowManz]

Too soon? People, I think this episode couldn't've come sooner. If your trying to censor it for kids and families, guess what? A gunman coming into school and shooting people up is REAL. It could happen at my school or your school. I watched the shooting scene and they handled it very well. The teacher in the scene was responsible and kept everyone safe. Parents, show your kids this and stop hiding it from them, the students and teachers in the episode handled the situation quite well and maybe your kids could learn how to act in a scenario like this.

[@nikibronson133]

Hmm

[@oh4539]

Totally

[@whipneanea5095]

Not at my skl Iam British 😁

[@johariawang7713]

yeah i agree with this guy... "too soon" is a stupid excuse... we should do something about it...

[@rileyoconnor85]

Totally agree, and very well said

[@majormana1]

Glee isn't children's show

[@christopherpettaway5453]

Exactly it's for a teen audience

[@girlonfire5423]

Exactly it even has an age limit of 12, maybe people should actually stick to it

[@kok8238]

Bella 44744 12 years old means your a child hun-

[@andrea-ns6vq]

K Ok yeah but mature enough to understand circumstances like this.

[@nataliacardenazz6522]

It’s actually for ages 14 and up

[@xfga4531]

Why are they acting like they are the only town to be affected by a shooting

[@faraanbabar1473]

they felt it was from a real gun not a toy gun

[@xosecox12]

A lot of young kids died. It was one of the most shocking events in our recent history. Have some respect

[@xosecox12]

Would you walk into a funeral and say to the greiving loved ones ”You’re not the only one whose lost someone” ?

[@ganeevgill5286]

@@xosecox12 u missed the point, they are saying that newton might not need this but ppl who have been or possibly will be affected by this need to be educated on the topic.

[@goodfresh3733]

Newtown does not have the right to tell the directors of Glee what they can and can't post. yes, the shooting was tragic, but the directors did not need to reach out to the people if there was already a warning at the beginning.

[@nikibronson133]

Hmm

[@annefan73]

They should have interviewed someone that actually saw the episode!!

[@alea4271]

He didn't even watch it tho...

[@x-menlol1613]

alea 42 Ikr he can't just start talking about it, he doesn't know what actually happened in the episode

[@reesedavis4877]

Exactly, it wasn’t even a real shooting. Nobody got hurt. Becky just dropped the gun. But he doesn’t know that because he didn’t watch it 🙄

[@jadduck]

"Warning of the show's disturbing plot" That's a harsh way to talk about Rachel Berry's storyline.

[@sunnex474]

You are right lad

[@kanyedidntmaketaylorfamous]

I shouldn't have laughed but I did lmao

[@funnyguy7574]

This episode of Glee was amazing. he should watch the episode. No ones dies

[@faraanbabar1473]

it was a block-buster episode becoming the odd one out that will feature action for the first time without songs and Morrison was one exceptional celebrity saving the day and mainly keeping Brittany of The Unholy Trinity safe and sound

[@reesedavis4877]

Faraan Babar Yes, that scene with Brittany was so good 🥺

[@erauprcwa]

How is this too soon? I can't stand people who talk about something being "too soon", it will always be too soon and the healing will be there forever. Discussing these issues and getting people to understand the magnitude of such a horrible event is a must. Anytime something bad happens in America, people don't want to talk about it and that's the problem with our society, we avoid & act like it never happened. Maybe that's why our world is in such a pickle right now. The time is now, not later

[@xMixedUpMinersx]

They literally have a warning before the episode started and he said fox should’ve let them know what the episode about??

[@connorjess7000]

Yea he's saying things like yea but the warning doesn't tell us its about shootings when that's what the warning says

[@nadineg3942]

i agree w y’all but i didn’t see a warning maybes cuz it’s on netflix ?😭

[@SeniorBaybee03]

There's never a good time to show a school shooting episode. Stuff like that happens like every other month unfortunately. But I think it is important to have the issue addressed.

[@divastaremi423]

They didnt reach out to other school shooting families either. I realize that school shootings are a tragedy but they happen. Glee deals with real high school issues. THIS is a real issue. Newtown families need to realize that and not get all pissed off about an episode of a TV show. It brings the issue to those who need to see it in a semi related way, it brings it to the TEENS

[@XoXoEmergency565]

What made this episode so great in my opinion was that the situation was handled delicately enough, so that it wasn't offensive to people, but it still gave enough information and seemed genuine. There have been hundreds of school shootings before this, and they will continue to happen, and I feel like what Glee did was simply showing people that. This is a big topic of discussion right now, and this was aired several months after the CT shooting, which gave enough time to at least start the healing.

[@johnnyfx5600]

Ok first off they filmed this probaly WAY before the CT shooting so yeah chill. But i do understand how "soon" it was for they to be showing this episode and sure maybe they could've wait to air it on television but still, people CHILL

[@jaden8208]

It's TV. It's supposed to be dramatic. If it's too much for you don't watch and don't complain.

[@delaneykimberlin99]

I went through a school shooting this past year and I can see both sides. I believe that this episode was very well written and the actors did amazing. Everything about the episode was perfectly portrayed. However, I can see the side of how it might be too soon. But it is not the producers responsibility to contact the families about it. It is not a shooting at an elementary school. There was not talk about them having to contact families of Columbine victims. I applaud the Glee writers and actors to do this episode. I thank the show for showing how scary it is not knowing what is going on and not knowing where your friends are. Still have nightmares about it. Good job Glee.

[@daniellecuc123123]

Oh stop , too soon ? it was last year yes ik its sad but .. just hating on glee is ridiculous ?? a bunch of stuff happens like that .

[@pitbullssmallworld634]

Damn people can’t do anything anymore

[@austinseymour8953]

So If It was too soon when would've been the correct time??? And how do they know tht People from Fox network or glee producers didn't reach out ?

[@devangasilva5523]

Exactly, it was there way of reaching out, getting worked up about that was pointless, someone had to bring it up.

[@hitherehi4664]

This is so stupid. Glee has episodes on a lot of of things that are REAL. Glee makes sure to include a lot of school and teen things that people experience. Some are sad, but it’s true. People need to be educated of a shooting somehow.

[@harrisonpost5846]

they need to quit getting triggered like sorry about television

[@angela2sena]

Not talking about serious issues makes it worse Its like they dont even exist, but they do. They are real and they are horrible things happening and everything is too soon, or too sensitive, or too graphic, too this and that. Kuddos to glee producers and writters who raised awareness

[@lupilloandrade3950]

It wasn't meant to glorify, they shouldn't be slamming anything, my condolences for their loss, It hit me hard when I watched it and it's my sister loves Glee , years later she loves watching it still, there's some hard stuff to watch and I was the right person to explain it to her, so she wouldn't freak out, or be confused. Still til this day I'm shakey about the episode, and it's good to be aware of what to do when it happens. I wish everyone's health, love, and Safety! I would be shocked if this happened to my little sister's school or anybody.

[@cfrench61995]

Newtown wasn’t the only school shooting. I amend glee

[@zboy1152]

Too soon? TOO SOON? What the hell is happening here, it’s literally not too soon

[@kyroses8825]

It was the most shocked scene of all show and I screamed when the Shooter tried to enter in the sing room 😣😣🥺🥺

[@emilyharfst6468]

The episode was so heartbreaking but so so so important.

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

i just watched this episode for the first time, and the acting was so good i freaked myself out.

[@ibsaltibasmati2436]

I relate to the fear. No one ever shot a gun in my school but there was a threat and a date. As the date quickly came. The more scared everyone was. The teachers didn’t teach they did fun and meaningful stuff. Then on the date we did nothing but wait. The police were everywhere and we went to regular classes. It was terrifying. No one felt safe. I came home crying. Half the school didn’t come the next day. It was empty and eerie. I never want anyone to know that feeling. Unfortunately, people will know that feeling. I hate that they will.

[@delaneykimberlin99]

I am so sorry that you went through that. It is scary. I had a school shooting. Nobody died but then a girl from another school threatened to "finish the job". scary. I still don't feel safe in a cafeteria

[@ajjohnson5046]

Why would regular classes still be held if there was a threat? Not calling you a liar just doesn’t make sense by your school officials or whoever made the call to keep school in session under threat of a shooting.

[@Mattraction513]

I been watching Glee for two years i find it to a complete show its funny and touches on subjects alot of people don't wanna talk about

[@solehinzs]

i honestly think this episode was one of the best and its pretty ironic how he dislikes the episode without even watching it. its rlly good it makes me realize how serious a school shooting rlly is and hopefully by this episode it makes thousands or millions of people realize that these students are just kids and that they dont deserve to go through any of this

[@gabrielamejia4432]

So they're afraid that a tv show is showing REAL life current danger's at a school? It brings awareness.

[@Jasmine-vu2ge]

this episode was a perfect idea. i live in australia and knew absolutely nothing about school shootings and how they affect people both mental and physically, but watching this episode created awareness for people like me in other countries. there’s no such thing as it being too soon because they happen all the time because 6 years later they’ve only become so much worse

[@tinny6720]

glee is all about addressing modern issues and problems such as, teen pregnancy, suicide, gun violence in schools, bullying. i dont see what’s wrong with this episode, it informs people. guns don’t belong in the hands of someone who’s not mentally stable, especially not in a school setting. they should be dealing with that instead of complaining about an episode of a show.

[@nidhihegde766]

I think this episode showed a lot about how scary it can be for students stuck in a shooting. It also made sure to show teachers who were calm and sought out to students stuck in places they couldn't get out of. It also showed how students would need to behave during a shooting. For example when Sam was starting to talk and Will had to repeatedly tell him to sit back down. It also showed aspects of how hard it was for Marley knowing her mother didn't pick up the call and how they reacted knowing it could be their last day. It showed vulnerable parts of Artie and Kitty as well. And most importantly, it showed teachers who knew exactly what needed to be done in the circumstance and knew how to keep the students a little calm

[@nidhihegde766]

It showed how scary it was for Brittany being stuck in a small stall and not knowing if Tina was safe. Little details like Brittany being on the toilet instead of her feet on the ground and holding her breath when she heard footsteps was portrayed so well.

[@Samsaknight]

I agree that was one of the most scariest episode of Glee but one of the best cuz it's very informative

[@julianavaldez6695]

this dude makes me mad. he didn’t even watch the episode! no one died and it was an accident! and no, it wasn’t “too soon”. it’s never too soon to address this. he needs to watch the episode before he talks about it 🤦‍♀️

[@JamesGrimesJr1981]

Overreacting is an understatement. As we find out, not one got hurt and it was truly an accident, versus someone walking in and shooting the school up, like what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary.

[@barbid3253]

Shooting didn't only happen in Newton... And also "it must be hard watching Tv these times because of violence" it's almost like going up to someone who (thank God) survived car accident and asking if they have fear of watching cars in Tv shows

[@Whitneypyant]

Someone mention Earshot the Buffy episode. They pulled that episode however that episode was suppose air week after columbine shooting

[@janewilson4569]

I remember when “Buffy” delayed their school shooting episode “earshot” by three weeks because it was set to air right after columbine. But times have changed and there have been so many mass shootings in the past few years...kids are somewhat desensitized to it. Nearly every teen tv drama has a school shooting episode...how can they not be “used to it”? Makes you wonder, harm or good?

[@nightowl439]

Listen school shooting are scary as hell, but you have no right to be mad at a TV show that is not a kids show, and they even warned you in the beginning.

[@MsSonnencreme]

Tooo soon to air ? How many school shootings are there in the US every month every year

[@kevstone7652]

I’ve never experienced anything like this and this episode showed me how truly scary it is and I am sure others feel the same way. I know it’s hard for people who were in school shootings to see things like this shown on TV but people like me who don’t know what to do or how terrifying this stuff is need to see stuff like this..

[@nonokalyjojoparsons8560]

i just got put in a lockdown 1 week ago we were locked down because a guy got shot 3 times at a bus stop.

[@Lisg7077]

I agree Emily, they most probably shot this episode a long time before the incident. It's not all going to being back bad memories. If u see a kid are you going to sue them because they remind you of the shooting? I mean I have a deep respect for their strengths but seriously.

[@Ros3299]

School shootings can happen anywhere! Last year, I was in a lock down at my middle school, there was someone dangerous in the area and it was one of the scariest moments of my life. I feel people should know how scary these things are and to take is seriously. It happens mostly at schools, and if your 14 then you should know because it mostly happens at schools.

[@swiftie4ever2010]

Same thing happened with my highschool. We were on a lockdown for 8 hours cause someone was on the lose with a gun in their hands. It was scary for us all.

[@KyloStonem]

Sure American Horror Story (also by murphy) had a shooting scene with kids showing the actual killing no one says anything. But Glee shows a shooting scene with people crying and no actual killing and people are mad?

[@40guillen]

Are you kidding me???this episode was made before the shooting and its teaching us teens what to do when I was in elementary there was a lock down almost everyday its something that happens at many schools

[@captainmundy]

The whole episode was about to spread awareness of the recent incident, and since it was so popular, the producers used the episode to teach teens what happens at school shootings.

[@lupilloandrade3950]

It wasnt to open wounds, it was to Aware of the unfortunate of what can happen... Its heartbreaking this happened til this day...

[@TheFloridaFashionist]

Seriously, newtown is not the first or sadly the last school shooting, and people need to be aware of how it actually feels to be in that situation.

[@lou6087]

too soon? when it comes to an ongoing tragedy its never too soon... it was too late cos if one of these newtown kids had seen this episode, that was so well thought out btw, then maybe they wouldve remembered how the characters and teachers stayed safe, and maybe a kid or teacher couldve kept themselves and others safe! not many children in america are ready for these random attacks and kids lose their lives! and parents need to realize that shielding their kids from episodes like this could do a lot more harm than good! a lot of tips were given through acting and i hope its saved lives, and i wish other tv series would deal with this topic too and not be too scared of potential outrage from parents with pitchforks.. its a horrible topic but it has to be talked about again and again...sorry if iv not made much sense i have flu brain today so i apologize to anyone trying to translate this haha ..and well done to the glee writers/producers and the cast for taking a much needed risk

[@emilia123zz]

I was more concerned about all the titles going across the bottom. Some of them look serious

[@izzy_286]

Personally I believe that especially now in 2019 that it’s never really to soon to talk about something so serious like school shootings. Glee is one of the shows that was brave enough to talk about a topic like it. The episode was so well done. It didn’t surround the idea of a school shooting but it showed that we as humans need to look out for the people we love. We need to love each other and know that anything can happen at any moment. Shootings are sadly so repetitive at the moment in our country and we need shows like Glee, the fosters, and other shows to talk about it. It’s a real thing that’s going on and people need to be shown, one what it is like, and two to show that you and everyone need to start being more prepared.

[@melissasalvatore4852]

It happens everywhere it happened in my hometown high school

[@Jake0666]

I live right near newtown and I was so scared when it happened

[@NotDrewTube]

Ohhhh “shooting” star....faaaaantastic. It was actually a fantastic episode. I probably think that because i just saw it 5 years later.

[@evadavidson9656]

i've never had a school shooting i'm very grateful that nothing like this has happened at my school, and i don't know if there's school shootings in Scotland, but i live in a small town there so i doubt there will be one.

[@hannahelizabethm7275]

They aren’t the only town that had a shooting, they’re literally gatekeeping school shootings. This episode spreads awareness and it was a good episode.

[@ByTruthImFree]

When you're part of an event that is memorable to society, whether it be tragic or not, YOU DON'T OWN IT.

[@AmyRoseLover01]

What episode was this

[@katrinar.5581]

Many shows have addressed school shootings and gun violence I.e Buffy the vampire slayer, Degrassi next generation, 7th Heaven, One Tree Hill. It's always gonna be too soon to watch something like that. I really appreciate the warning fox aired before the episode. Considering this show was originally rated 14 and then PG. adds like that don't always appear when they are needed most.

[@dpmerkz]

That's like getting mad at South Park for the school shooting episode 😂😂

[@penguinxluv143]

Why do they need to "reach out" to Newtown? What makes them SO special that we need to do that? You know what a lot of school shootings happen and kids die every day. But do we make a news month about them? NO! So then why is what happened at Sandy Hook special? Why are people making such a fuss over something that happens every day?

[@prochoiceamerican1815]

Do networks have to reach out to families?

[@TripleThreatKris]

wow, come one. I lost my grandfather to cancer, they act like no one ever losses anyone. I don't freak out every time someone dies of cancer on TV.

[@dulcecamero4075]

They are doing these episodes for a reason the tragics are horrible but they are showing the real life and what you can do its scary af

[@Ariaraee]

Sandy hook was a very tragic shooting but Newtown, CT does not OWN school shootings. They also don’t OWN Glee. They can’t tell the producers what’s too soon and what isn’t. I think it’s very entitled to say people should reach out to your town personally because 1.) you didn’t watch the episode (because you aren’t even a fan) and 2.) your child/children survived. And if that’s the case you should’ve had them reach out to Columbine families, Virginia Tech families, Red Lake families and countless others. As much as it hurts. This message needs to be spread. Although the MSD School shooting happened after Sandy Hook, it took Nikolas Cruz 6 minutes and 20 seconds to kill 17 people and injure 17 others. Little time, too many lives. It’s a powerful topic and it’s a necessary one.

[@degrassirushliars]

I understand where there coming from but it said they sent letters warning about it and before the episode it said that a gun goes off in the episode and you are not forced to watch the episode.... But it is also a good thing to show what is becoming a more frequent tragedy and has been in several shows for example oth, south of nowhere and degrassi are just a few

[@flowerbloom..]

7 years later, and this episode is still the realest storyline to date. I’m glad that they made an episode about this topic, because it shows that it can really happen at anytime. In the middle of the episode it happened without warning and it’s sadly realistic.

[@gabbyburton1999]

This episode was filmed before the shooting it makes young proles aware of imperative situations like this it's not just a comedy it's a drama it teaches things and is inspirational and brings glee to the viewers swell as information

[@GizzyCasa]

The episode offered an educational experience for all those who watch. It's not 'too early' it's the right step to take to provide guidance to the younger generation, government action worldwide struggles to get through to the younger generation so it's time we start putting more

[@Hardcoreholly11]

I don't just love Glee because of its comedy and performing. I love it because it touches on real life situations. For example Quinn's pregnancy , Kurt being bullied for his sexuality, Artie's disability, Becky's disability, Will's marital problems, being labeled, David Karofsky attempting suicide and accepting himself, and now this! We shouldn't be afraid to touch on these matters, because they make us want to do something about them.

[@blissfullycat02]

I agree, and it also showed what you should do during a shooting like that.

[@Brit294]

"warning about the shows potentially disturbing plot" you mean showing the reality of what has happens in many US school?

[@jadduck]

This was actually a reference to the Rachel Berry story line. Not the shooting. :)

[@keshkesh2068]

To new for you. So many people have died in school shootings. People need to know about this

[@oh4539]

I think it's important that they touched this topic

[@spongbog100]

I think all tv shows now days has a episode about school shooting

[@sodasofaman]

This comment is HELLA late, but I just want to say, I had chills the entire time, Morse has been under a lock-down, and Florida got it bad, it reminded me of this episode... man, everything is scary now.

[@erauprcwa]

...and one of the victims of Columbine was also in the Virgina Tech Shooting. A family member of a 9/11 victim was on USAirways flight 1549... those incidents may not have had a media related story attached to it, but it was a moment for those individuals in which something tragic that happened years prior, can resurface itself and remind you of that moment when it first happened. They may have healed but that healing isn't absolute. There is no right to time discuss important topics.

[@Arianacobbe]

honestly it doesnt make sense because newtown isnt the only school that had a shooting i understand but come on its not that bad

[@Yoshi14832]

There was a reason why before the start of the show said "Viewer discretion is advised."

[@evaleesteen4352]

Love glee and I’m sorry for all people in school shootings

[@brookesanchez9989]

So what if they show a shooting episode really , i dont get it

[@JANBABY111]

I don't get it. People complain that there's not enough prevention and that people always address issues "after the fact"... and now they're complaining that its "too soon".

[@damonwashere2311]

Do they realise they filmed it before the shooting

[@Thethruth914]

I am so sorry about what happened in Newtown and any other place that there was a shooting but honestly, i don't see how that episode of Glee could be offensive or make anybody mad in any way. They NEED to show that to prepare people and to show what it's like to go through it, and hey maybe it even showed some people who thought about doing it, how much pain and worry they would cause people. Glee, i applaud you for doing this episode

[@ilikepopculture2.079]

Man people are ridiculous. The actual scene where they're on lockdown only lasted 10 minutes. Its not the writers responsibility to reach out to people at a school. I get that this is a serious issue, but the people who worked on glee aren't obligated to tell someone about an issue just because it happened to you

[@zayrichard7368]

Why would you tell randos you don’t know or care about

[@gabrielled626]

The thing is Glee films in May/June and this happened when they were done filming

[@AriEncore]

Little did everyone know this episode was very symbolic considering all the shootings in 2017-2018

[@anderssudduthvolleyball]

I don’t know why but when I watched this episode I felt like I was in the school it was scary

[@DigiDestined13]

I certainly understand the concern, but at the same time, I'm pretty sure I remember Fox airing a ton of preview commercials for this episode, so anyone who was a fan or was paying attention to the commercials would have been aware that Season 4 Episode 18 was going to center around a school shooting.

[@aliwillhelm7510]

They actually had plenty of warnings to not watch the show. If you looked online just about every site said they got a warning about glee's episode. Also they can't reach out to every parent in Newtown to warn them about glee.

[@christensummers9641]

When you’re in America, lockdowns happen more than natural disaster drills. When I was in Middle School, we had a fake shooter, but no one actually knew it was fake, not even the teachers or principal or anyone. It was a drill for the police. I can’t remember all the details, especially since I remember just being terrified, but I was in math class when we got the lockdown warning. Our teacher looked alarmed and made us do the drill, and locked the door. All lights off, and we had to be completely silent. What was really terrifying is the guy (fake shooter) went right past our classroom and down the hall. Our door handle shook, and then it was quiet. Idk if the guy shook it or someone else. I remember holding onto my best friend for dear life, because I was terrified that we’d be killed. My mom was also in the building that day cuz she helped work for the school, so I was so scared that she was going to be killed too. We heard yelling down the hall, and I wanted to cry so badly. It went quiet for awhile, and eventually the lockdown ended, but our teacher kept us in the room while he went to talk to the other teachers and staff about what happened. The guy had pretended to bring in flowers for his wife who was a teacher, and they let him in, but then later discovered that his wife did not work there. I don’t remember all the details, but I will never forget the feeling of utter terror that swept over the whole school, and just how tense those quiet moments were. The other main time I remember a shooter is during a pep rally. I was part of the band, and we were in the gym. It was to raise money for a cause, and one of my teachers (also one of our schools main security), was duck taped to a wall. Every piece of duck tape cost a dollar and if we raised enough we got to throw a pie into his face. We all had a great time, up until the very last song. It was my favorite one, but we never got to play it, because the principal ran into the gym and alerted everyone to get into a classroom and that we were on lockdown. The band went first, and everyone got into a classroom, regardless of if we were part of that class or not. Apparently there was a guy with a gun outside the school, and he seemed kind of off. I remember softly talking with one of my friends, while I held my best friend’s hand cuz I refused to let go of her. We were on the highest floor, and it lasted for about fifteen minutes before the gave us the clear. Then we all went home and my mother already knew by the time I got home lol. There was one more time I remember a legit lockdown, but I don’t remember anything about it except hiding in the locker area in the band room. We have this long section of the room in the back, sort of like a giant closet, for all our instruments. It has a sliding door, so you can close it and the room will look empty with you in the closet room. Our band class took all our instruments with us and went to hide back there while our teacher closed the sliding door thing. We were silent the whole time, but had to sit in uncomfortable spots cuz it wasn’t very big. Idk how long we were in there, or what was going on, but I do remember the relief of being able to get up and move around again. Honestly, once I became homeschooled, one of my biggest thoughts was, “Now I don’t have to deal with school shooters”. Jokes on me though, cuz just a few years back I was in the hospital with my mom, and there was a person who got shot in the parking lot. We were in the waiting room, and suddenly we heard the gunshot go off. Everyone panicked a little, especially when the police ran out. Some of us ran to the window, and could somewhat see what was going on. Apparently there was a guy who was in his car, and was mentally unstable. There were nurses trying to get him to come in, but he refused, and ended up shooting himself. They brought him in as fast as possible, and I even saw them wheeling the guy in. He had blood everywhere, and was super pale. I don’t think he survived. I do however remember feeling terrified and wondering where to go if a shooter entered the building. I feel there are definitely not enough protocols for the general public when it comes to shootings. And they happen a lot more often here than people realize.

[@Phar_quit]

completely agree with what you are saying.

[@paulaheart2161]

In my country I've never heard of a school shooting (we r a small island) but with this episode I've actually gotten to know what it's like... I know things like these happen I'm aware but these things shouldn't be hidden you should teach your kids the truth of the world rather than hiding it. If you hide to your kids they'll grow up thinking life is a walk in the park and when this happens they'll take it really badly. The episode was a good wake up call to help people take control and do something.

[@sunflowernoname3704]

I understand where the people of Newton are coming from, and my heart goes out to them, but are they really talking about how this is violence? This is what America is becoming. This is real. So if people don't want their children to see such things well that's impossible.

[@Jakeandrjvids]

I'm not a rotten person but please we know how sad it is but you need to get over it. Glee is a great show that was teaching a lesson. Newton I'm sorry but please stop.