I'm a high school student. There have been 17 school shootings in 45 days this year. Children should feel safe in school, not terrified.

The NRA's financial hold on our Congress is overwhelming, and it is one of the primary reasons why, in the wake of national tragedies, we remain unable to pass commonsense gun laws. This needs to change.

The US has more gun violence than any other country. We don't have more mental illness, or worse mental health treatment, or worse law enforcement, or fewer criminals in prison. The only difference is that we have WAY more guns. The easy availability of assault rifles and other weapons that have no sporting purpose increases the risk of intentional or accidental misuse, leading to avoidable deaths. The NRA has spread the lie that the 2nd Amendment prevents any kind of regulation of firearms. It doesn't. It was intended to enable national and self-defense via militias during a time in our nation's history when we had no army or police (and no assault rifles). Mr. McMillon, it's time to be a leader. Stop profiting from death. End gun sales in your stores and use your influence to convince Congress to pass common-sense gun laws.

After hearing about the tragedy in Florida, it has come to my attention that there is not enough being done to protect me and my fellow classmates and teachers against a similar tragedy. Not enough is being done to make sure the students of CMHS are coming home safely. It is time someone takes a stand and does something about it. I will be speaking on behalf of the student body on March 1st at the school board meeting. If you cannot attend or even if you can but would still like to be heard, please help me by signing this petition. I'd rather have our names be read on this petition than coming across the screen of a news broadcast after tragedy strikes.

Legislators are targeted by the NRA for even the slightest movement on doing anything to stem the killing in America. We call on all legislators, candidates, parties, and Political Action Committees to refuse any contribution by the NRA and the gun lobby. If all would do so there could be movement on ending the slaughter.

The unabated flow of NRA blood-money into our politicians' hands has led them to hold the interests of the NRA above the public interest. Their inaction at NRA's behest has led directly to countless gun deaths in our country with increasing frequency and deadliness. Viewing the NRA as a benevolent actor in our political system is no longer an option. Political inaction is no longer an option. This willful inaction is a gross violation of the Oath of Office which each politician has taken. With credible reports now linking NRA to Russian money-laundering, we can no longer be certain of the allegiances of this organization nor afford to allow our politicians' allegiances to be bought by these unknown sources of influence.

I attended a high school that has been affected by gun violence. No one should die while trying to receive an education.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker appointed local NRA leader Ronald Amidon as Commissioner of the Department of Fish & Game in July 2017. Amidon was president of the Gun Owners' Action League (GOAL), the NRA's state affiliate in Massachusetts. Fish & Game is now directing visitors on the state website to GOAL for more information on gun ownership. GOAL advocates for the repeal of our state's gun safety laws. The NRA's positions on gun safety DO NOT reflect the values of Massachusetts residents. DUMP THE NRA!

It was heart-wrenching to watch that video during this last mass shooting. Some politicians have already put into the dialog, "Now is not the time"; the same language we have heard after every mass shooting. "Enough is Enough", the time is now.

Thoughts and Prayers are not enough.

Our country has suffered for too many years with the threat of mass shootings daily, and our citizens deserve a government that will do something to curb the scourge of gun violence.

Parents and the communities around the country for common sense gun legislation. Enough is enough!