Josh Gad; Ariana Grande.Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty; Michael Kovac/AMA2016/Getty for FIAT
Ariana Grandeis speaking out about the country’s latest mass shooting.
TheBook of Mormonalum went on to write that the problem in his view is not that “mental illness” is to blame or “pictures of a naked statue” — referring to the controversy in Florida last weekin which a principal resignedafter students viewed images of Michelangelo’sDavidsculpture — but that guns and politicians are.
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“Every single politician who takes a stand on all the bull—- but silently continues to accept money from the NRA isn’t simply a coward, they are complicit in the ongoing murder of our children,” Gad wrote in his post.
“When do we say enough? When are we going to be angry enough to say our children shouldn’t have to fear every day at school being their last? When will it f—ing end?” the actor concluded.
On her Instagram Story, Grande went on tolist the names of the victimsfrom Monday’s tragedy while also sharing posts from advocacy groupEverytown for Gun SafetyandSo Informed, encouraging followers to contact their politicians to elicit change.
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Other stars also used their public platforms to share outrage after Monday’s shooting, including those who have ties to the Nashville community.
He added, “Multiple children dead but let’s make sure that the gunman had his 2nd Amendment rights. F— youBill Leeand f— the NRA.”
Margo PriceandMickey Guytonalso referenced Tennessee governor Lee, 63, who signed into law a handgun carry bill in 2021 that allows anyone 21 years or older to lawfully possess a gun without a permit.
Last month,state leaders advanced a billthat could expand on the law, and make it legal for residents over the age of 21 to carry semi-automatic assault-style rifles.
Shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville.Jonathan Mattise/AP/Shutterstock
Price, 39, wrote thatthe governor has “blood on his hands.”
“Can I ask you,@GovBillLeewhy you passed permit less carry in 2021?” the singer-songwriter wrote. “Our children are dying and being shot in school but you’remore worried about drag queensthan smart gun laws?”
Guyton, 39, added to the conversation, writing, “I try to stay off here for mymental healthbut for the love of God! As a mother, I’m pissed the f— off.”
“Shame on every singlepolitician ok with doing nothingas CHILDREN are getting assassinated on an everyday basis in a place that is supposed to be their safe haven,” she added.
source: people.com
