The public outcry among the next generation of voters in the aftermath of the tragic events associated with the 18 school shootings that have taken place in the first two months of this year has been remarkable and inspiring. Through their reactions, the first cracks in the armor of the National Rifle Association have appeared. This is evidenced by the reforms called for by Florida's Governor and the President followed by organizations like Delta and United Airlines, Alamo Rent a Car, and the Bank of Omaha adjusting discount and credit card relationships with the second amendment supporting group. Thanks to the next generation, the National Rifle Association may finally have to step off the absolutist pedestal of gun rights and embrace reasonable gun control legislation. It is important not to lose the momentum and continue to push on. It is also important to build on the civic-mindedness of our high school students and institute permanent fixes to how we instruct our students on civics and active citizenship so we never have to worry about having uniformed high school graduates enter the public arena again.
https://www.thenation.com/article/has-the-nra-finally-met-its-match/
http://fortune.com/2018/02/24/delta-united-nra-boycott/
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education-k-12/reports/2018/02/21/446857/state-civics-education/?elqTrackId=9c7f0f5c9ea14d618fac406fbe7fb50f&elq=20e2fd7ed4d644c1a5249fc602dcbdf7&elqaid=37079&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=9610
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