East High students take on the NRA and gun violence

It was Tuesday mid-morning, this week, that I saw two women protesting gun violence outside my window at Wichita East High, were I work as a substitute teacher. The girl on the left has a sign that says “Stop the NRA” the other girl had two signs, the first said “No more deaths” with a picture of a gun with a red circle around it and a slash through it. This protest seems to be a follow up to walk outs that were held last March 14 of this year. These students were taking considerable risks since school officials have threatened punishment to students who take part in such walk outs.

I am glad to see such commitment from high school students. We need committed young people who will take on the establishment and not cower down. They may also be young people who are not afraid to take on the Republican Party. The future here in Kansasmay be very bright for some young people.