Dem boss: Student walkouts over guns 'profoundly inspiring'

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY JOHN BOWDEN - 03/14/18 11:04 AM EDT

Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Tom Perez issued a statement Wednesday praising thousands of students nationwide for walking out of class to protest gun violence.

In a brief statement, Perez called the protests by students from colleges to elementary schools "profoundly inspiring."

“It is profoundly inspiring to see millions of students across the country organizing and demanding action to end the epidemic of gun violence. As they keep reminding us, thoughts and prayers are not enough; now is the time for action," Perez said.

Perez went on to criticize the National Rifle Association (NRA) for "cruel and callous indifference" to America's epidemic of mass shootings that most recently saw 17 students and faculty killed at a Parkland, Fla. high school.

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/378347-dem-boss-student-walkouts-over-guns-profoundly-inspiring

[True Blue American]

1. The Congress is now

Walking down the steps to join the students.

Thank you,Democrats!

[ffr]

2. Want to be uplifted. Hear them sing in protest. WOW!

Link to tweet

Students at Livingston High School in New Jersey sing an adaptation of Brian Stokes Mitchell’s “Make Them Hear You" as part of their walkout. #NationalWalkoutDay