Senator Murphy Marks 12 Years Since the Massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary

[@smyers714]

Beautifully articulated -- a painful reality. I pray that the SOS is heard and acted upon in Congress so that our children need not be fearful of walking to/from school, or being in school.....as there are too many exampled of kids dying from gun violence walking to/from school, or being in school.

[@judykay769]

There are laws on the books against kids having guns and recent schools were shot up by kids, 1 kid was taken to gun range by Kid’s dad .& given a gun, so how did that law work out?

[@SploogeonGoogle-sl6wh]

There are enough gun laws. It turns out criminals don't obey laws and no you cannot take guns.

[@marci0321]

SOS Is anyone listening as Chris makes his plea to stop gun violence ? I have since 2012. I worked in a school that day in December not 10 miles from the horrific scene. It’s not left my mind. Congress, do your job. Unless you really don’t care.

[@lisandroherrera206]

👍🏾💙

[@carlopaniccia9518]

Let’s make a top priority.

[@jfinks]

It has now been twelve years since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School-an event that profoundly impacted not only the victims and their families but also the nation as a whole. While the sorrow surrounding that day remains indelible, it is equally disheartening to witness certain political figures, such as the current Senator from Connecticut, continuing to leverage the memory of this tragedy as a tool to secure their political standing. By invoking the deaths of innocent children and the unresolved grief of their families, the Senator effectively exploits the emotional weight of the event, using it to reinforce his position in Congress. His support for controversial and arguably unconstitutional gun control measures, passed in the wake of the tragedy, appears not merely as policy but as a campaign strategy, employed to sustain both his relevance and his hold on power. This manipulation of collective grief to further personal political ambitions raises important questions about the ethical boundaries of political discourse and the instrumentalization of national tragedies.

[@annjamieson6544]

Omg you are one sick person. Somehow you are unable to hear the sense of loss so obvious in Senator Murphy's voice for these kids and all that they could have been, and try to turn it into something evil. Shame on you.

[@jfinks]

@ It is unfortunate that you have chosen to direct such a statement toward me. While I respect your right to express your perspective, I must clarify that my interpretation of Senator Murphy’s remarks stems from a critical examination of the issue at hand rather than an attempt to distort or diminish the sense of loss he may have conveyed. In discussions of complex and emotional matters, it is important to acknowledge differing viewpoints without resorting to personal attacks or presumptions about another’s character. Disagreement does not equate to malice, and engaging in constructive dialogue is far more productive than assigning shame or intent where none exists. I encourage mutual respect in discourse and invite further discussion grounded in reason and understanding rather than accusations.