New Zealand Leadership

Our hearts go out to all of
those affected by the
tragic shooting in
Christchurch, New Zealand
last week.

The outpouring of
love and solidarity
shown by New Zealanders
in the wake of this tragedy
 has been inspirational.

Equally inspiring is
their government's
swift movement to
change gun laws 
in response to the shooting. 

New Zealanders
have joined
thoughts
and
prayers
with
ACTION.

One week after the tragedy,
Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern
has announced that all 
military-style
semi-automatic weapons, 
assault rifles, 
and high-capacity magazines 
will be banned in New Zealand.

One week.

The legislation required to
enact these new laws
will be drafted
immediately
with a goal of being
enacted by April 11th. 

If all goes as planned,
the new laws will take effect
one month after the atrocity.

One month.

This kind of decisive action
stands in stark contrast
to the response our government
has given the mass-shootings 
that continue to shake our nation.

Let's look to New Zealand as a reminder...

Change is possible.

And it can happen
faster than we think possible.

We can do better.

We must.