We live in a world where one decision can have numerous consequences. We live in a world plagued by war and corruption. We live in a world where kids get killed and everyone posts on social media and for a while it’s in everyone’s thoughts and then it disappears. We forget or we have moved on to the next big news story. We shouldn’t move on, there shouldn’t be another shooting. While studies show crime is down, it doesn’t feel like it. There are people out there that didn’t get to raise their child. There are parents out there that had to bury their own child. People say it all the time and I need to say this to make my point, parents should not have to bury their children. With the Orlando shootings, yes shootings, there were two. There are people burying their children right now and we’re sitting on our butts doing nothing. People are terrified to leave their houses or come out of the closet. I can’t imagine living in a world scared of my own family or my friends. The sad part is people do. People can’t be their true selves. Some people will lie their whole lives just to be accepted.

We need to change. We as the new generation need to do something. People are dying and we can’t just change our banners or profile pics. We need to get out in the world and cause change. If you don’t know how to start change it’s easy, inspire others or influence others. We live in a world where average people can make a big change. This change can start with people. Let’s teach our children to love and not hate. Children come into the world like lumps of clay. The artist inside us all shapes this clay. If you try too hard to make the clay look one way, it will never be perfect. If you don’t care enough the clay will not be shaped right at all. It’s easy to help children. Show them love. Don’t ignore them or teach them to hate certain people. Teach them the world is a big bright rainbow and that they shouldn’t have to be scared of it. We need to change something and it needs to happen now.

At the rate we’re going, there will be no one left on the earth in a few years. We will be our own downfall. The world is coming apart quickly but if we work together we can fix it. The world is scary and every time I hear another story about some mad men with a gun I want to scream. This should, no it has to, be the last time a man with a gun will take someone’s life. I care so deeply about gun control. At this point I don’t care who my next president is as long as that person promises to make guns illegal. I have heard too many stories about mass shootings in my life to accept that guns are important. Guns are not special, they are dangerous weapons and no one can control them. They take more lives then they are worth. Guns are a sign of power in America. But what they really are is a sign of death and carelessness. 1,065 people have died since Sandy Hook, this needs to end now. It should have stopped with the children. Don’t sit around and let other people do the dirty work. We once were a strong nation. We need to stick together and become strong again. Let’s work together for a better safer future.

You don’t need that Starbucks drink, donate something:

https://www.gofundme.com/PulseVictimsFund

If you’re like me and can’t afford to donate, contact your local government officials:

https://twitter.com/JamesChatsTV/status/741557399362768896

If you’re scared to come out, here:

http://www.thetrevorproject.org/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnIm7BRDSs42KxLS8-6YBEiQAfDWP6Oas7JqZTmS_TU4bdfKWsyvEY1JC429yc-I7jbRsrL4aAsWR8P8HAQ

http://www.glbthotline.org/

Help out, people shouldn’t be scared of love:

http://www.thetrevorproject.org/section/get-involved

http://www.hrc.org/explore?gclid=CJbcwZiHpc0CFcgjg...

Sign this petition because gay and bisexual men can't donate blood:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/lift-blo...

List of names of everyone killed in the Orlando Shooting:

http://www.cityoforlando.net/blog/victims/

If you don’t feel comfortable doing either of those things, tell someone you love them. The way this country is going they might not be there tomorrow. Be thankful for what you have and tonight hug your loved ones tighter and tell your friends that you’re there for them and they shouldn’t be scared to tell you anything. Support your friends. If you hear suspicious activity say something, even if you love the person, you could save so many people. For yourself and for them, tell someone you love them today. Life goes by quick, don’t look forward for the future, because the present will pass you by.