Conspiracy theories have been around since the dawn of time, now we just hear about ALL of them faster. And, occasionally, they are true. Its nice when the "truth" wins and postings are deleted.

"Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see."
Edgar Allen Poe

These kids and parents are real. They are messing in the wrong neighborhood!

As Shakespeare wrote in The Merchant of Venice, “at the length truth will out.” The truth ultimately will be discovered. It’s a shame how far we often have to go before we get there.

It would also be nice if our media reported the news and didn't try to make and alter the news. CNN was providing scripted questions at the town hall, and at least one student, said they didn't want him to ask his question but rather their question. Has CNN learned nothing at all from their recent past of being caught in providing misinformation?

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2018/02/22/shooting_survivor_colton_haab_cnn_gave_me_scripted_question_after_denying_question_about_armed_guards.html

If I said this response to our children's request to be heard disgusts me, I am being very kind with my words.

I am a resident of Parkland. Both of my children are recent graduates of MSD. The school is located at the bottom border of our community, and I have to pass it daily. We know many of the families affected, including my neighbors who lost their 14-year-old daughter.

That said, these disinformation mongers are so much more a part of the problem than the solution. It is almost inhuman how they are attacking VICTIMS of this last killing spree. These kids, amazing in their resilience, clarity and determination, not to mention articulate in their expression of concern and requests to have THEIR government protect the children of this nation are galvanizing a movement of teenagers, collage students and open-minded individuals across the country. It seems that the youth of this country, unsullied by party politics, have a clearer vision of the need to action than the majority of adults mired in their party lines mentality.

After watching the popular uprising in multiple states of High Schoolers walking out, and/or showing solidarity to these survivors it is not surprising that close-minded people are beginning to get nervous. These kids mean business and, like the peace movement in the 60’s and 70’s, are not afraid to take a stand and act on it. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them burning their Student IDs the way they used to burn their draft cards in protest.

Interesting how PAID political pundits are accusing these children of being “crisis actors”.

These children, our youth, are not being USED to make policy changes by any party, they are advocating for THEIR government to rise above political boundaries and make changes what will benefit us all.

Change is NOT a conspiracy, it is evolution. As business people it is incumbent on us to constantly change our attitudes and positions, sales and marketing tactics to reach the same or new audiences. If we don't grow, we die. Why then is this not acceptable, especially in cases so clearly laid out like this event, to bring that same determination to our thinking on progressive government? What is the purpose of diffusing a common-sense approach to, in this case, gun laws that allow 2nd amendment rights, but realize that the need for devices that have NO practical value (hunting, practice, protection) off the streets of this nation?

How can we allow OUR YOUTH, the new leaders of this Nation, to face this type of abuse in furthering the most reasonable of causes? We, as parents and hopefully reasonable souls need to back this movement of our children, support them however we can, and not only rail against these abuses with our voices, and votes, but take immediate action to protect the integrity of our children’s dream.

Marshall- Thank you for your comments. You have added a unique and personal perspective to this dialogue which is greatly appreciated and will, hopefully, move it forward.

I am so impressed with these children and behind them 100%.

Unfortunately there is a tremendous amount of time and resources being devoted to create a more divided country. It is people with a clear goal that are using social media against us. Democracy cannot withstand divisiveness without discourse and understanding.

Yes, we have differing opinions, differing ideologies, different religions and different political affiliations. These differences are what created this fantastic pluralistic country we live in.

We must resist the urge to blatantly believe information that is clearly divisive. Chances are it was created for just that purpose and without a spec of truth.

The bots and certain media postings by know-nothings on certain networks help perpetuate certain posts. That is why those who care must speak out and push in their own ways but please do do. And I incorporate by reference to Marshall's comments