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Jose C.

Chula Vista, CA

I am a first generation citizen of the US. My mother came from Mexico from a very poor, but hardwor… Read More

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Scott L.

Cottonwood, UT

I grew up in South Dakota and have been an avid hunter my whole life. I would like to point somethin… Read More

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Alice Y.

Sherman Oaks, CA

My grandfather arrived in the U.S. illiterate and poor. He taught himself calculus and became a self… Read More

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Serena D.

Saint Charles, MO

It’s amazing how fast your life can change. You can have everything and then in the blink of a… Read More

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Tommy A.

Miami, FL

I am one of the lucky ones. <br />My parants came here to work on a green card in the early 80's, and when the sunshine of Florida embraced my n… Read More

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Sami R.

Saint Louis Park, MN

On September 27th, 2012, I was taking a bus, by myself, to go visit a friend and potentially future… Read More

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melissa a.

Fort Walton Beac, FL

Hi, my name is Melissa. I came to America about 8 years ago, and met my husband who has the same nationality as me. We feel frustrated to live in thi… Read More

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Lindsay A.

Orange, CA

On November 3, 2012 I'm marrying Daniel - the most incredible, generous and loving man I've ever met. Daniel was brought to America at the age of 4. H… Read More

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Saridh G.

Woolsey, GA

Here's my story.<br />I was brought to the U.S.A. when I was a 4 year old girl. 1 month before… Read More

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Michael M.

New Bern, NC

I am a Marine, and the argument my coworkers make is that violence will happen if guns are outlawed, so why do anything. I disagree. If I have to ch… Read More

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Jeff S.

West Mclean, VA

While serving in the U.S. Air Force, I flew F-15 and F-4 fighter aircraft employing numerous weapons. These weapons included many variants of bombs,… Read More

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grace y.

Hampton, VA

As a teacher in the public school system who has been entrusted with the teaching of young minds, it is pathetic to have to be asked to carry a weapo… Read More

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Randi B.

Birmingham, AL

Here's what I know about my heritage: I'm part English, part Irish, part Russian Jew, part Portugue… Read More

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Maria M.

Van Buren, AR

The gun was pointing at my grandmother as a voice told her that if we did not run faster he would sh… Read More

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Maxine B.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

someone dear to my heart received deferred action; today he is teaching science to at risk-kids. Thank you President Obama… Read More

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Mary H.

Newtown, CT

I grew up in Newtown, Connecticut and my world changed December 14th. I will never forget the phone call I got from my mom that morning, hearing her c… Read More