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Speaker 0 expresses anger that there are kids like him in the country who have had to go through this not once but twice.
Speaker 1 notes that after shootings such as Parkland, there is typically a moment of expectation that there might be change and actual action, but it fades. He references that pattern after Sandy Hook, after Parkland, and after Uvalde, sometimes with some incremental progress, but nothing seemingly consequential. He says that has to be frustrating as a victim of this.
Speaker 0 responds by stating it is not possible to put into words how frustrating it is, and identifies a common denominator inaction by Congress. He argues that time and time again, Congress has failed to show that they actually care about their constituents, and if they did, they would immediately pass comprehensive gun violence prevention bills.
Speaker 1 asks how Speaker 0 is doing right now, noting that there is still a shelter in place on campus and in the area. He asks whether Speaker 0 is still in a shelter in place order.
Speaker 0 confirms that he is safe in his dorm, but they cannot leave their dorms or buildings. He says physically he is safe and that he has had many friends and family reunited.
Speaker 1 asks about Speaker 0’s family, acknowledging that they went through this with him once before and must be concerned tonight.
Speaker 0 says the first person he called was his mom, which is the same thing that happened with Parkland. He describes seeing his mom go through those emotions all over again and feeling bad for her. He says it feels like he is 12 again, and it feels like it’s twenty eighteen again for his family as well, with them going through the exact same emotions.