Colorado students walk out as school shooting vigil turns political

**Tom Servo** · May 9, 2019, 09:49 PM

Story here. This is very interesting. Less than 48 hours after the shooting at the Highlands Ranch STEM school, a surrogate group for the Brady Campaign organized a "vigil" for the victims.

Of course, the Brady Campaign doesn't do things like this out of the goodness of their hearts, and the whole thing was a clumsy attempt at politicizing the tragedy. That's nothing new, but what IS new is the fact that many of the students stormed out, specifically citing their dismay at the event. Their sentiments are echoed by parents and even the families of the victims.

Even more interesting is that this isn't just being covered by right-wing blogs. The mainstream press has picked up on it.

Hopefully, this is the moment things break and people start calling out the gun-control movement for its predatory and morbid tactics.

FrankenMauser · May 9, 2019, 10:46 PM

Saw multiple headlines about this a few minutes ago, and read a couple of the articles.
Covered by pretty much everyone.
Lots of bad press for the Bradys.

No matter a person's political standings, I'm glad that people are speaking against politicization of a school shooting.

Double Naught Spy · May 9, 2019, 11:23 PM

Already under discussion here...
https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...orado+students

**Tom Servo** · May 10, 2019, 08:56 AM

Don't know how I missed that!

May 9, 2019, 09:49 PM	#1
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	Colorado students walk out as school shooting vigil turns political Story here. This is very interesting. Less than 48 hours after the shooting at the Highlands Ranch STEM school, a surrogate group for the Brady Campaign organized a "vigil" for the victims. Of course, the Brady Campaign doesn't do things like this out of the goodness of their hearts, and the whole thing was a clumsy attempt at politicizing the tragedy. That's nothing new, but what IS new is the fact that many of the students stormed out, specifically citing their dismay at the event. Their sentiments are echoed by parents and even the families of the victims. Even more interesting is that this isn't just being covered by right-wing blogs. The mainstream press has picked up on it. Hopefully, this is the moment things break and people start calling out the gun-control movement for its predatory and morbid tactics. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

May 9, 2019, 10:46 PM	#2
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Saw multiple headlines about this a few minutes ago, and read a couple of the articles. Covered by pretty much everyone. Lots of bad press for the Bradys. No matter a person's political standings, I'm glad that people are speaking against politicization of a school shooting. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

May 9, 2019, 11:23 PM	#3
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Already under discussion here... https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...orado+students __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

May 10, 2019, 08:56 AM	#4
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	Don't know how I missed that! __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe