In a poignant opinion piece, Katie Woodall, a survivor of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival shooting, criticizes politicians, including President Trump, for their unwavering defense of the Second Amendment, arguing it hinders the passage of effective gun legislation. Woodall highlights the tragic recent mass shooting at Florida State University, which claimed two lives and left several others injured, as she questions who is safeguarding the rights of students who live in fear of gun violence.
Woodall draws attention to the prioritization of gun owners’ rights over public safety, specifically referencing proposed Arizona laws that would allow concealed carry on college campuses and prevent retailers from being identified uniquely as firearm sellers. Her call to action urges residents to oppose these measures, emphasizing a need for lawmakers to focus on legislation that genuinely protects citizens from the devastation of gun violence.
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