Dec 23, 2012
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, released the following statement by Andrei Nikitchyuk, whose 8-year-old son was saved from bullets by a courageous teacher in Sandy Hook Elementary.
“Our hearts are heavy this holiday in Newtown. Nothing will bring our children back or ease the pain we all feel. But we can do something to make this nation safer. We can make this the nation we all want. So today I want to speak specifically to all responsible gun owners and NRA members with the message to join us. Join us because you know in your heart that we are better than this.”
Nikitchyuk is calling for all Americans to join him in signing a letter by the “We Are Better Than This” campaign. The letter calls for action saying:
“We are Republicans and Democrats, from “blue states” and “red states.” We live in cities, suburbs and rural areas. We are from many different walks of life. Some of us own guns. Some of us don’t.
“We know that the overwhelming majority of Americans support sensible solutions that would have prevented many of our tragedies, and can prevent many more every day.”
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The mission of the Brady organization is to create a safer America for all of us that will lead to the dramatic reduction in gun deaths and injuries that we all seek.
Dan Gross is the President of the Brady Campaign and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. A photo and more information about Dan Gross is available here.
For more insight on gun violence prevention, follow Brady’s Blog, Facebook Page and Twitter Account.
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