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TS's avatar

You can’t make it make sense to soulless people! These people don’t know anything outside of their little world!

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Joanne Filipo's avatar

Ugh..I would have been drawn to it for the colors, but I’m sure would have cried when I realized the significance…. I remember Columbine on 4/20/1999, Virginia Tech 2007, Sandy Hook 2012, Orlando 2016, Vegas 2017….😳 in only those 5 shootings, 181 people…men, women and CHILDREN, were killed and hundreds upon hundreds were injured and we as a country sit back and watch, while the powers that be turn away from the real issue here…and that’s just FIVE cases of good ole’ USA mass shooting history…we are in a heap of trouble if we don’t get big money out of politics…and get some common sense back into our vocabulary. Very powerful, thanks for putting this out there Susan.

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Susan Niemann's avatar

I remember all of these surreal tragedies, too...and you are SO RIGHT! The amount of money in politics is obscene and to me, encourages corruption and selfishness. I just dont have any answers as my faith in my fellow man is slowly diminishing. ✌️💙

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Alicia Norman's avatar

It's like shoes or the stacks of rings from victims. Just now can anyone see these types of memorials and want to do fucking NOTHING? The Boeberts the MotherF--ing MTGs of the world? Just using this shit for leverage and to make money. I try not to hate people but man, as an atheist, I sometimes wish there was a hell especially made for assholes that let this shit go on for greed and power.

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Susan Niemann's avatar

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Gloria Watanabe's avatar

My daughter and I are visiting Philly this week (one of our favorite cities). Coming from the cold environment of Boston I am always amazed at the friendliness of Philadelphians. These shirts inspire me. Those of us who are in favor of more sensible gun laws must never forget the beautiful souls whose lives have been taken from us.

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Susan Niemann's avatar

Gloria... have a fun time! It is a great city! When I first moved here from the Midwest I thought folks here were rather "abrupt" 😂😂 but I'm used to it now. And the T-shirt memorial is inspiring for sure. Gun deaths are dropping....thankfully. ✌️💙

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Charlotte Thompson's avatar

Your photos speak volumes Susan. I cannot believe that our country allows this situation to continue. A lot of the blame lies with our half-assed Congress. They care more about keeping their jobs by pandering to the gun freaks than passing gun laws. I am sick of hearing about the Second Amendment shit. The rest of us also have the right to go about our daily lives without this crazy violence on a daily basis.

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Geoff Anderson's avatar

Powerful display. Sad, but very powerful

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Susan Niemann's avatar

Isnt it? The juxtaposition of the bright and cheery t-shirts against what they represent is breathtaking. :(

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Charlie Austin's avatar

Wow, what a gripping display. We have a national epidemic of total madness. The events of yesterday have put me in a very dark place. It's pretty bad when you feel both hopeless and useless.

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Susan Niemann's avatar

I drove around to find a parking place and walked back to grab some photos. It was horrible. I'm with you on being in a dark place. I need to do something positive today. You, too!👍

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Charlie Austin's avatar

I'm so disgusted. But you're right. Now to think of something.

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Lisa's avatar

What a sobering reminder of so much loss and devastation! My heart aches for these generations that have grown with the constant fear of mass shootings, school shootings, individual shootings and so much violence. How has America become so lost that so many of us condemn love and compassion, scream about our individual rights, and continually turn a blind eye to issues that can be solved through common sense legislation? It’s all so overwhelming, but we must continue to shine a light on these important issues! Thank you Susan!🫶🏼

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Susan Niemann's avatar

Truly... how has America lost its way? Are humans THIS primitive? UGH. I hope the sun is shining wherever you are today, Lisa. It is here in Philly. And thank you.

I need some fresh air. 😭

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