National Walkout Day: I Sit in Solidarity with Students
"If more guns meant fewer gun deaths, then America would have the lowest gun violence rate in the developed world."
Madison – Across the country, students everywhere are making their voices heard in the fight against gun violence as they participate in the National Walkout Day. Rep. Anderson released the following statement:
“If more guns meant fewer gun deaths, then America would have the lowest gun violence rate in the developed world. But the numbers don’t lie: America leads the developed world in gun violence. Unfettered access to guns leads to needless violence in our schools and our communities. I am proud to see our young leaders standing up to the gun lobby and saying, ‘Not one more!’
“We should listen to these young leaders when they say they don’t want more guns in our schools. What they want is for their elected leaders to listen and pass laws that will take guns out of the hands of dangerous people. After everything that has happened, from Newtown to Las Vegas to Parkland, we owe it to these young people to fight for them. Today is the first step towards making our country a safer place, so I want to thank every student and teacher all across America for fighting for what’s right!”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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- AG Kaul to U.S. Attorney General Garland: Firearm Regulations Must Include Ghost Guns - Wisconsin Department of Justice - Aug 20th, 2021
- Op Ed: Legal Firearms Used in Many Mass Shootings - O. Ricardo Pimentel - May 26th, 2021
- Bipartisan legislation a positive step forward for gun reform - Mayor Cavalier Johnson - May 17th, 2021
- Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence - Erik Gunn - May 14th, 2021
- Club Midtown isn’t a thing - Mayor Cavalier Johnson - May 5th, 2021
- County Executive David Crowley Statement on Recent Acts of Gun Violence - County Executive David Crowley - May 4th, 2021
- Republicans Continue to Show their True Colors with Upcoming Budget Plans: The Time for Action is Now - State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader - May 3rd, 2021
- Continued gun violence underscores the need for change - Mayor Cavalier Johnson - May 3rd, 2021
- Senator Agard: Statement on Shooting Tragedy at the Oneida Casino Complex - State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader - May 2nd, 2021
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Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson
Rep. Anderson Addresses Republican Inaction on Gun Reform
Nov 8th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson"It is shameful that our state’s Republican lawmakers have once again disregarded our Governor’s attempt to address gun violence in our state."
Rep. Anderson in Support of Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Sep 19th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson"We are long overdue for common-sense measures like Extreme Risk Protection Orders."
