UNLV students were in the middle of finals. They were about to go home for the holidays; their parents were probably planning fun things to do with their kids in town—Christmas lights, nutcracker markets, or Santa pictures with younger siblings.
For those who have now just lost their kids in America’s latest mass shooting, they’ll now have to plan a funeral for their children. Children they’ve seen play in plastic pools as babies, children they’ve seen walk across their high school graduation stage, children they had hopes and dreams for; plans to see them get married and live their lives. This is a nightmare and they do not deserve this.
This reality where we see new victims created before we can bury other victims is a facet of life we must not tolerate. This is not okay, this is not normal, and this is not another headline we can glance over.
Some may say “don’t politicize this,” but we have to. These statements, the 24/7 coverage, the immediate outrage will mean nothing if we do not act in a manner of substance.
I’m praying for the new families that will now have empty chairs at their dinner tables this winter. This pain will never go away; and our failure as a nation to have prevented this pain will last forever.
Enough is enough.
Gigi Hadid has just issued this statement.
Her sister Bella, who has been a very vocal advocate for the Palestinian people in the past, has not issued a statement yet.
Gigi and Bella’s father is Palestinian.
Please don't get mad at me because I get excited when you get home.
It's the best part of my day.
I only live 10-15 years so don't leave me alone for too long.
I don't have as much time as you do.
Don't stay cross with me all day.
You have work, family and friends.
I only have you.
Take care of me when I get old.
I'll be just as cute as when I was a puppy.
Remember, I love you and you are my everything. 🐾❤️
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