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Virginia Tech Massacre Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the Virginia Tech Massacre on April 16, 2007. Sadly, the guns legally available to the extremely disturbed and deranged student enabled this horrific act. We have been working against the gun industry's pro-gun violence agenda for years and this is just one more example of how the gun industry's clients are its own worst enemy. We commend the victims families who have gotten right to work on a variety of issues to prevent future such victimization: Common sense background checks, campus safety, mental health issues. One of the victims who survived is an Illinois resident, Garrett Evans. He is already working on a wonderful new product, a backpack for students with a powerful alarm in it, to help other students not to suffer as he has. We love victims who get to work on something positive to help others not to be hurt as they have been! If you would like to do something positive to support these families and reduce gun violence, visit the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence at www.bradycampaign.org. This is where victims go for help when gun violence strikes. They sure don't go the gun industry for help. The gun industry can't, and won't provide help for victims and their families. Not surprising, really, when you realize they can't admit the fact that they have brought this country to this point of repeated overwhelming tragedies. It will take many victims' voices to make a difference and bring sanity back to the gun issue, but we will prevail. After all, we're only asking the gun industry to cut back on its profitability. It's not as if they were being asked to give up their precious children. Contact National Coalition of Victims in Action to join the effort to circulate a petition supporting the victims of this tragedy. Please, sign the petition in support of the victims of Virginia Tech below. And to take part in a tribute to the Va Tech victims called a "Lie-In" or to organizer (very easily!) one of your own, go to www.ProtestEasyGuns.com - do a Lie In in your community. Its easy, its powerful, and it will help to make an impact!
RESOLUTION WHEREAS, We, the community of victim survivors, victim advocates and support agencies across America, unite in offering our heartfelt sorrow upon the evastating tragedy suffered by the Virginia Tech community.
WHEREAS, We mourn your terrible loss and share your overwhelming grief. Individually and collectively, we extend our compassionate understanding and support as you struggle to honor the lives of your loved ones and friends.
THEREFORE, We want the Virginia Tech community and other areas of the country affected by these violent acts including students, faculty, and staff as well as the families of the deceased to know that many stand ready to help rebuild a spirit of hope and healing.
THEREFORE, We ask our fellow Americans to join us in this important mission of service.
WHEREAS, The importance of families and friends is never as pronounced as during a time of tragedy. Additionally we offer the added support of families who have experienced the murder of a loved one and understand the emotional journey you now begin. For the first time you may realize there is evil in the world, but you will also see unbelievable love and compassion from family, friends and even strangers who share your pain. We jointly offer support not only to those impacted by the massacre at Virginia Tech, but also to all those victimized by crime on a daily basis.
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