<P> Many student survivors criticized the response from politicians and asked them not to offer condolences but to take action to prevent more children from being killed in shootings . These students have demanded stricter gun control measures . Survivor Emma González was noted for her speech that rebuked thoughts and prayers from politicians . She later helped lead a protest movement against gun violence in the United States . Broward County Schools Superintendent Rob Runcie said, "now is the time to have a real conversation about gun control legislation". Lori Alhadeff, whose daughter was killed in the shooting, implored President Trump to do something to improve school safety . </P> <P> In the aftermath of the shooting, some of the student survivors organized a group called Never Again MSD . The group was created on social media with the hashtag #NeverAgain, activism inspired in part by the ground broken by the #MeToo movement and the 2018 Women's March . The group demanded legislative action to prevent similar shootings, and has condemned lawmakers who received political contributions from the National Rifle Association . The group held a rally on February 17 in Fort Lauderdale that was attended by hundreds of supporters . </P> <P> Since the shooting, several more rallies have been planned to take place with the focus on legislative action . The Women's March Network organized a 17 - minute school walkout that took place on March 14 . A series of demonstrations called "March for Our Lives" on March 24 included a march in Washington, D.C. On April 20, the anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre, all - day walkouts are planned for teacher groups by educators Diane Ravitch and David Berliner, as well as student groups . </P> <P> On February 20, dozens of Stoneman Douglas High School students went to the State Capital in Tallahassee and watched as the Florida House of Representatives rejected a bill that would have banned assault weapons . Students strongly criticized the vote . The bill's sponsor, Carlos Guillermo Smith, noted the peculiarity of the timing of the rejection both because of the tragedy at Stoneman Douglas High School and because the Florida House of Representatives had just recently passed a bill declaring that pornography is a public health risk . </P>

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