In large part because of the easy access on social media, twelve- and thirteen-year-olds are buying guns. When is enough enough?
I’m tired of going to children’s funerals. I’m tired of getting calls in the middle of the night about young kids bleeding out and dying on the pavement. I’m tired of seeing kids as young as twelve killing each other with guns — guns they bought or traded on social media platforms like Snapchat and Facebook.. The last three have left me completely gutted. Unless our state leaders take urgent action, nothing will change and children of color will continue to die.
We cannot afford to continue allowing these social media companies to act as gun traffickers to our children. That’s why we need to passto protect Colorado’s youth from dangerous social media activity. The bill just passed out of the Senate, with one vote short of unanimous support. I’m hopeful our legislative leaders will swiftly approve the measure and send it to the Governor’s desk. And I hope to stand by Governor Jared Polis's side when he signs it into law.
My work with McBride Impact and the Struggle of Love Foundation has been dedicated to helping young people in underserved communities overcome obstacles. With support, love, understanding and education, I’ve seen a light begin to shine in the most hopeless kids. These are lives full of promise, but no amount of mentorship can compete with corporate giants whose profits mean more than our kids’ futures.
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