Mr. Marsman, Mr. Loftis, and Mr. Cogar, You have every right to voice your opinion and feelings concerning the safety in our schools. Guns should not be in these buildings, either as offensive and defensive weapons. However, some cowards and little people, think it is the only way to exact revenge on others. Usually they are mentally ill, or pushed to the point violence is the only option they feel they have in correcting their situation. But you and others are placing the blame on the NRA and the Senator, when the blame needs to be on the perpetrator of the action and everyone involved that allowed the situation to explode. The NRA and Senator didn't create the environment of bullying, teasing, or ostracizing of students - that is the "stew of discontent" created within the culture of the school environment. Students, teachers, and administrators are to blame for this culture to exist and thrive. This will happen again. How many times it happens in the future depends on school culture changing and law enforcement recognizing a problem person that has shown to be a danger. Mr. Cruz was an accident waiting to happen. How many times must the police be called on this young man? Your hate for the NRA and Senator Schuitmaker is wrongheaded and misplaced. The NRA defends and strengthens the 2nd Amendment. Many law-abiding Americans belong to the NRA and support its defense of the 2nd Amendment and safety and proper usage of firearms. I am a member and have been for some time as well as many of my friends. We are your fellow citizens throughout the state. Many of us are veterans, hunters, target shooters, and have a love for using weapons safely. You should certainly ask for protection from violence in your and area schools. There are guards/police officers in public places (government offices, public arenas, etc.) - why not schools? The "gun free zone" signs are bright beacons for those wishing to do harm. Remove them post-haste. If Senator Schuitmaker is the next AG for the state, it would behoove you to address her to get more protection for schools, which I'm sure she would be willing to support. But criticizing her because she commented on your protest - think about it. And there were many others that supported her comments just as there are those that supported your protest. I doubt she will recant what she commented and she certainly won't drop her candidacy for AG. If you can't see she had a right to speak about your protest, at least agree to disagree without being disagreeable. Your anger is directed in the wrong place.