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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Keep your eyes on the prize. Even though we can’t be there with you, millions of us are holding you up and wishing you strength and peace.
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Parents and teachers are behind them all the way! Jimmy Kimmel posted article by Ben Stein “good read” for students.
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...but the state legislator isn't a morning person and can’t see them. GMAFB.
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