Think of these kids, not as somebody else's, but of as your own. Think of those last words that you had with your child just this morning before you sent them into school. You kissed them on the cheek.You got them set up with their shoes. You pushed them a pouch of applesauce. Maybe these were little annoyances, but the truth is that there's this common and beautiful thing.We love our children. Make these changes not out of hate. Make them out of a simple and beautiful foundational love for our kids.And so ...

Gun Violence & Policy - The mayor emphasizes that thoughts and prayers are not enough and action is needed [2] - The mayor calls for an assault weapons ban nationwide and a high-capacity magazine ban [8] - The mayor requests the ability for local governments to protect their constituents if federal or state governments do not act [9] Impact of Shooting - The shooting is described as an unspeakable tragedy and a horrific moment for the families involved [3][1] - Two children were killed, and many others were injured [6][5] - Heroic teachers, faculty, and students protected younger children during the shooting [5] Call for Change - The mayor stresses the need for change to prevent future shootings [3] - The mayor highlights the prevalence of mass shootings and the abundance of guns in America [7] - The mayor urges people to consider the victims as their own children and act out of love [3][9]

I have been thinking as I'm sure everybody who has consumed this today about has been doing as well about my kids who are happen to be about the same ages as the two who were killed about sending them off to school this morning. I've been thinking about their friends and their teachers about all the parents about all the grandparents out there navigating the return to school. And all they should be hoping to do is have someone to sit with at lunch or someone to play with on the playground.And they should be ...