Thread: Teen Parkland survivor David Hogg calls for Spring Break boycott of Florida until gun

Teen Parkland survivor David Hogg calls for Spring Break boycott of Florida until gun laws change

By Frank Miles | Fox News
7 hours ago

One of the teen survivors of the Florida school shooting suggested Saturday that tourists stay away from the state until gun control measures are enacted.

“Let’s make a deal DO NOT come to Florida for spring break unless gun legislation is passed. These [politicians] won’t listen to us so maybe [they’ll] listen to the billion dollar tourism industry in FL,” tweeted David Hogg, a 17-year-old senior and student reporter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida.

Hogg — who has been a major player in the student-activist movement staging protests in Florida calling for stricter gun laws — sent the tweet to his followers, which now number more than 300,000.

Hogg — whose Twitter bio describes him as a “film maker, entrepreneur, surfer” — co-founded the student mobilization group Never Again MSD, creating the #neveragain hashtag online and calling for a ban on certain weapons and improved care for the mentally ill since a shooter slaughtered 17 people at the Parkland high school on Valentine’s Day. “MSD” refers to his Parkland school.

Alleged teen gunman, Nikolas Cruz, used an AR-15 and had a history of emotional problems, according to investigators. Cruz was arrested and charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.
The students attended a voluntary orientation before the official reopening on Wednesday.

Wendy Glaab, 60, of Fonthill, Ontario, Canada, was among the first to respond to his tweet. “I like many Canadians travel to Florida from time to time to escape our winter. I can’t speak for others but I will not be returning until meaningful gun control legislation is in place.”

Glaab told The Associated Press on Saturday that her sister owns property in Fort Lauderdale and she is able to visit any time she chooses.

“Better Idea: Spend your spring break in Puerto Rico, it’s a beautiful place with amazing people. They could really use the economic support that the government has failed to provide,” Hogg followed up in a separate tweet.

It’s too soon to tell how significantly the aftermath of the massacre might sway the country’s wider gun debate.

National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre said last week at the Conservative Political Action Conference that people advocating for stricter gun control were exploiting the Florida shooting.

President Donald Trump has suggested some teachers could be armed so they could fire on any attacker. However, Trump also has called for raising the minimum age for purchasing semi-automatic rifles, a move the NRA has opposed.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/02/25...ws-change.html

Okay, America, this is your year for a LEFTIE FREE trip to Florida at good prices. SEIZE THE MOMENT.

This kid's head has really gotten big in his 15 minutes of fame...JMO

Which is why we need to raise the voting age to 21...maybe even 26 if they are still living in mom and dad's basement!

Originally Posted by Beezer

Which is why we need to raise the voting age to 21...maybe even 26 if they are still living in mom and dad's basement!

Originally Posted by Newmexican

This kid's head has really gotten big in his 15 minutes of fame...JMO

Newmexican, It is apparent that he wants more than 15 minutes.

Originally Posted by Beezer

Which is why we need to raise the voting age to 21...maybe even 26 if they are still living in mom and dad's basement!

Yes, back to 21, thank you.

Originally Posted by Judy

Yes, back to 21, thank you.

I agree GeorgiaPeach. This kid must want to be a CNN anchor.

President Donald Trump has suggested some teachers could be armed so they could fire on any attacker. However, Trump also has called for raising the minimum age for purchasing semi-automatic rifles, a move the NRA has opposed

Then the voting age should be raised to 21 also.

Originally Posted by Newmexican

Then the voting age should be raised to 21 also.

Yes, we need to raise the voting age "Back to 21". It's a shame it was ever changed.