Obama on Florida shooting: We are grieving, 'but we are not powerless'

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 02/15/18 12:23 PM EST

Former President Barack Obama said Thursday that "we are not powerless" against gun violence in the wake of the deadly shooting at a Florida high school.

"We are grieving with Parkland. But we are not powerless. Caring for our kids is our first job," Obama tweeted.

Link to tweet

At least 17 people died and more were wounded after a gunman opened fire Wednesday at a high school in South Florida.

President Trump offered condolences and denounced the shooting, saying he is "making plans" to visit the school.

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/374040-obama-on-florida-shooting-we-are-grieving-but-we-are-not

[lamp_shade]

1. Our Comforter-In-Chief.

[ffr]

2. Leadership is a human trait.

Lust. Greed. Envy are all conservative traits however. Go figure.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

3. That's my President. nt

[asiliveandbreathe]

4. What a difference just one man can make....President Obama - thank you for all

you do, against ALL odds..I have said this many times..sure makes the republicans and the POS look impotent....

[CTyankee]

5. How wonderful that we see an ex-President with his stature stepping up to do what Trump is

clearly unable to do. Obama's example shames Trump (not that Trump ever feels shame, but there it is).

Thank you, President Obama. I'm sure you will be a comfort to those grieving students and teachers.

[llmart]

6. This is what a great President looks like.

This country was so fortunate to have had this wonderful man and his wonderful family - sandwiched in between two awful administrations.

This is my President (well, he and Hillary, who is our rightful President).