Thoughts Prayers Are Not Bulletproof Pins and Buttons

The phrase "thoughts and prayers" is often used by public officials offering condolences after any publicly notable event, such as a deadly natural disaster. The phrase has received criticism for its repeated usage in the context of gun violence or terrorism, with critics claiming "thoughts and prayers" are offered as substitutes for action such as gun control or counter-terrorism.

thoughts and prayers are not fucking enough we need proper gun regulation and legislation fuck the nra fuck the second amendment

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Hey, Congress.... do you hear us? We appreciate the thoughts and prayers, we need them, but we NEED policy and change. Prayers are not stopping shootings. No more mass casualties, from Texas to Ohio and across the country.

Your thoughts and prayers are not enough

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We need to care more about our children than we do the NRA. It's time for politicians to care about the citizens they serve. It's time to stop the endless murders by guns. We need gun reform now.