Ronny Ahmed, a victim of the 2014 Florida State University shooting, voices his frustration over the continuing gun violence that recently claimed two lives on campus. Despite his own traumatic experience, which left him paralyzed from the waist down, he emphasizes a critical need for open conversations and education about the impacts of gun violence, stating, “We only have one life here.”
Ahmed, now 32 and an advocate for veterans and disabled individuals, reflects on the lack of support he faced during his recovery, prompting him to encourage others to listen and connect. With a past lawsuit against FSU leading to a million-dollar settlement, he questions why significant changes have not occurred over the past decade regarding gun policies. His message resonates with the urgency for community engagement in preventing future tragedies.
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