Dear Folks,

It is no longer acceptable for the American people to sit back and allow repeat episodes of mass murder. This is particularly egregious when it comes to mass murder of our children in public schools. The NRA's arrogant power and grip on many politicians may be on the wane. If not, we must force the issue, especially during the upcoming mid-term election. Below are copies of letters that Jacqui, Jacsun, and I wrote to President Trump, our Republican senator, and our Republican representative (our Democrat senator, Clair McCaskill, is already on our side). If Jacqui and Jacsun were on spring break March 24, we definitely would be attending the "March for Our Lives" protest in Washington D. C. Unfortunately, that is not the case; nevertheless, we will be attending a local "March for Our Lives" protest here in Springfield, Missouri the same day.

Love,
Jacqui, Jacsun, and Jack

February 28, 2018

Dear President,

Due to the recent Florida school massacre, I am concerned about my safety in my middle school. It appears to me that you haven’t been doing anything to control gun violence throughout the country. But you must, we all, across the nation, are depending on you! If you pass a law, you will not only be a hero to many students like me, but you will also be a life saver to many students.

Sincerely,

Jacqui T. Ray

February 28, 2018

Mr. President,

My name is Jacsun Ray. I am in the 4^th grade and I’m 9 years old. I am now scared to go to school. I am afraid that a shooter will come kill me or my school mates. I also heard that the teachers will be armed. I don’t think they are there to shoot or kill anyone. They are there to teach children. If you ban assault weapons, except for the military and the police department, you will be a lifesaver. If you don’t, then children in the nation will die.

It appears that you have not done anything. You must do something quickly because children are dying from gun violence. Parents are losing their children from shooters. Children are our future. Save them and you will be a hero. If you don’t, there won’t be any future for many victims. We are depending on you to save students across the nation.

Sincerely,

Jacsun B. Ray

February 28, 2018

Mr. President,

The recent mass murder of students at Stoneman Douglas High School is of grave concern to me. A primary function of the federal government has been and always should the protection of its citizens, especially our children who represent our future. Yet for far too many years now, there has been little or no protection as we have suffered through one school shooting/mass murder after another by individuals with military-style assault weapons. This has to come to an end.

There is a growing movement in this country in support of sensible and meaningful gun control legislation, including the ban of bump stocks, the ban of military-style assault weapons, and the implementation of universal background checks. I hope that you and Congress will lead in this effort. We no longer need prayers; we need courageous leaders who will take immediate and long overdue action. If as in the recent past, politicians submit to the whims of the NRA and do nothing to ban these killing machines, we the people, will rise up and replace those weak politicians with those who will support gun-control legislation in the next two election cycles.

Sincerely,

Jack H. Ray

3321 S. Barrington Ave.

Springfield, MO 65807