12 Years ago today, at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado,Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shot and killed 12 students and a teacher before killing themselves. They wounded 24 others.
The Brady Campaign posted on Facebook an article about how Colorado newspapers did not run an article on their front pages about the anniversary.
Has Columbine lost its relevance?
I don't think so. There have been over 80 school shootings in high schools and universities in the U.S. since April 20, 1999. And just two weeks ago, 11 students were shot and killed in an elementary school in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. 18 students were injured. America continues to export its violence to the rest of the world.
As long as there continues to be gun violence in schools, Columbine is relevant and its lessons must be remembered.
We need stronger gun laws.
We much close the gun show loophole in every state.
Parents need to take the time to talk to their children and to know what's going on in their lives.
We need to limit violent media.
We need to stop the senseless teasing and bullying that goes on in schools and on the internet.
Students must reach out to outsiders, include rather than exclude, and build kinder school communities.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the 13 victims. May you continue to heal and find joy.
To the 13 victims, wherever you are, I hope you have found the peace you deserve.
I, along with so many others, continue to work toward making a kinder, less violent world.
Cassie Bernall
Steven Curnow
Corey Depooter
Kelly Fleming
Matt Kechter
Daniel Mauser
Daniel Rohrbough
Rachel Scott
Isaiah Shoels
John Tomlin
Lauren Townsend
Kyle Velasquez
Dave Sanders
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