We should be outraged that another high school shooting has taken place in the United States.
As you likely know, on Friday morning, multiple innocent lives were taken at Santa Fe High School after a gunman (who is believed to be a student) began allegedly firing a shotgun during an art class. As this is the 22nd school shooting of 2018 and the THIRD from the last seven days, it’s clear that something needs to change in the States.
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And, clearly, we aren’t the only ones outraged by this act of violence. As news of the shooting began making headlines, several prominent figures — including Hillary Clinton, Mark Hamill, Ellen DeGeneres, etc. — took to Twitter to weigh in on the matter.
You can find their reactions and more for yourself (below):
Every day that we fail to act on gun violence, we are failing our children. This should be a day for soul searching across America – and that soul searching should be matched with legislating to begin dealing with this national shame.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 18, 2018
And it will keep happening & happening & happening & happening & happening & happening & happening & happening & happening & happening & happening until our gutless politicians stand up to the #NRA & pass the sensible guns laws the majority of Americans want. https://t.co/335ET7EONk
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 18, 2018
Sending all of my love to the students and families in Santa Fe, Texas. We can do better than this. We must do better than this.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 18, 2018
My prayers go out to everyone affected by the Santa Fe School shooting. Something needs to change. kids should not have to fear for their life while going to school, they should feel safe. We need control
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) May 18, 2018
Devastated to hear about Santa Fe High School this morning. Our hearts go out to those affected 💛
— Fifth Harmony (@FifthHarmony) May 18, 2018
My heart goes out to everyone affected by this morning’s shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. Sending my deepest condolences to the parents, families, and friends grieving the loss of a loved one. Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts today.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 18, 2018
We are devastated by today’s tragic news from Texas. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and everyone in the Santa Fe High School community.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) May 18, 2018
More kids shot dead: At least eight people — and as many as 10 — have been killed in Santa Fe High School shooting
This is the third school shooting in 8 days, and the 22nd since the beginning of the year https://t.co/H6dw9xSWux
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) May 18, 2018
My heart is with Santa Fe ❤️ When will this end?
— Becky G. (@iambeckyg) May 18, 2018
Santa Fe High School deserves better.
ALL AMERICA’S CHILDREN DESERVE BETTER.
We’ve become a nation where our kids feel afraid to go to school, where parents wonder if their children will come home alive.
Thoughts & prayers aren’t enough! We need action and legislation.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) May 18, 2018
Heartbroken again by these horrible events. Santa Fe, Texas, we stand with you.
— Fergie (@Fergie) May 18, 2018
More lives taken by gun violence, this time near Houston. My heart is with the students, parents, and community of Santa Fe High School. #EnoughIsEnough
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 18, 2018
Heartbroken seeing the news of what happened in Santa Fe this morning. Keeping everyone affected in my prayers.
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) May 18, 2018
So sad for Santa Fe. Thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families 🙏🏻
— Vinny Guadagnino (@VINNYGUADAGNINO) May 18, 2018
Well said. As always, our thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones.
[Image via B. Roth/WENN.]
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