To the Editor:

Once again, the majority in the Tennessee Statehouse has hurriedly closed shop and headed home to avoid thousands descending on capitol/plaza demanding gun reform. Most of these were students just wanting to make it through school without fear of being blown away by AR-15 - current mass killers’ choice.

For those of my generation who never had to do mass shooting drills, it's hard for us to grasp and many of our politicians still haven't got it. "Nothing's going to change", "what gun would you prefer to die with", and "boot them out again" were just some of responses to students and two young black representatives who dared to break decorum on house floor while joining protestors for gun reform.

The status quo is not working - death tolls are rising - and for those politicians who can't get it need to move over and make room for those who do.

Vivian Ervin

Pleasant Ridge Lane, Lynchburg