Books Not Bullets
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Again, these students would rather see extra funding for schools go to new supplies and textbooks instead of arming teachers. One sentiment that rang universally across the rallies was that students would not feel safer if teachers were armed. They are pushing for stricter gun control laws so that teachers never have to be armed and a gun never has to enter the classroom.
The White House has responded to with high praise for the youth that are making their voices heard. A bill has even been signed banning bump stocks. However, there has been little to no movement for stronger background checks or stricter school safety measures.
Some students even believe guns have more rights than they do!
