Students after Florida shooting: You’re either with us or against us
US - Anthony Borges, 15, was shot five times during the mass shooting at his high school, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
On Sunday, the injured teenager remained in a hospital bed with his face swollen and his body tethered to IV and oxygen tubes. “Fortunately, he is recovering but has a long road ahead with more surgeries needed,” according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. The photo showed Sheriff Scott Israel clasping Borges’ hand a reminder of the brutal toll of the Wednesday massacre at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. As of Sunday, four patients injured in the shooting remained hospitalized in fair condition, according to Broward Health. In the grim aftermath of the Parkland, Florida, shooting that left classmates hospitalized and 17 people dead, many students who survived the bloodshed say they can no longer endure a cycle of gun violence followed by inaction. Many are demanding action from their state lawmakers and Washington. The students are also coming for the National Rifle Association and any politician who takes money from the gun lobbyist. The NRA did not immediately return CNN’s call seeking comment. In response to politicians who say it’s not the right time to discuss gun issues after such a tragedy, students have set a date to confront the issue. “Here’s a time to talk about gun control: March 24. My message for the people in office is: You’re either with us or against us. We are losing our lives while the adults are playing around,” said junior Cameron Kasky. (CNN)