I am back this morning with the Stoneman Douglas students who will be lobbying Florida legislators for changes to gun laws.pic.twitter.com/vbkhMxWwPt
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So far the students are getting mixed reactions from lawmakers here. One group tells me that they went to the office of one legislator and were told by a staffer that he was "not a morning person" and couldn't see them.
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The students slept on army green cots in the nearby civic center last night. Some were up til 4 am researching lawmakers. They ate runny eggs for breakfast. Many are very nervous.
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I watched students meet with two state senators, an R and a D. I will post info soon. Now we're in the Senate. Session just began w a prayer. Rabbi urged "vision in a sea of confusion."pic.twitter.com/ouermHz9zD
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Here's what's happening today in the Florida statehouse ...
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Republicans are saying that they are going to introduce a package of gun reform bills that include moves like raising the age to buy assault weapons from 18 to 21.
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However, the students are not satisfied with this. They don't seem convinced that this would have stopped the shooting at their school.
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Please keep us posted on this unbelievable type of treatment to the students, and please give names when you are able. I live in Florida and need to know who NOT to vote for in November.
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Who is the legislator who’s not a morning person Julie? (I wish I can tell my boss this!)
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As if teenagers are morning people... how rude of that legislator.
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I'd like to know who that was!
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