The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School seems like forever ago — the media has even let anti-gun crusader David Hogg slip out of the limelight, and he was supposed to be organizing the youth to change the country’s future.
And then there are who talked about Parkland and school safety but never quite caught the media’s attention, most likely because they didn’t fit with the “blame the NRA” narrative that got Hogg so much airtime.
Andrew Pollack lost his daughter Meadow on Valentine’s Day, and perhaps more than anyone, he’s tried to steer the attention where it belongs, despite where celebrities have tried to cast it. On Monday he pointed activist Alyssa Milano in the right direction.
.@Alyssa_Milano in her speech in Parkland blamed the @NRA for the shooting that killed my daughter. She needs to learn her facts before she speaks
The FBI, Sherrif Israel, mental illness counselors, school administrators & failed diversionary programs are to blame.
Not the NRA
— Andrew Pollack (@AndrewPollackFL) October 1, 2018
We’re still waiting for CNN to bring Sheriff Scott Israel back for a second town hall — we’ve learned a whole lot since then, Jake Tapper. Israel can bring Milano along if he wants to, as well as the officers who waited outside the school while the shooting was happening.
@AndrewPollackFL I couldn’t agree MORE with this statement. ♥️??
— Sheehan (@Savage_Sheehan) October 1, 2018
You sir, are a credit to your daughter's memory! it is so easy to cast aspersions it is quite another thing to lay the sins at the feet of the sinners! God Bless You and Your family!
— Jerry Anderson (@Paladin007) October 1, 2018
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Yes. Step 1 to #FixIt is identifying the real problem. These people are either so ignorant and/or absorbed by their political agenda, that they haven't even started.
— DanielKim (@DanielK58854320) October 1, 2018
If only that first cop would have done his damn job. Disgraceful piece of crap.
— steve (@Mike00541432) October 1, 2018
I cannot even begin to imagine your loss sir. Prayers for you and your family and hope that we hold the leaders like Sheriff Israel accountable for failure to act and pay attn to troubling signs
— stan (@kerlickTexas) October 1, 2018
Why is she even speaking on this topic? Since when does playing a witch on television make one an expert on gun control, school shootings, crisis management techniques, investigative agencies, or anything else?
— Patriot ?? Innocent until PROVEN guilty (@AmericanAnth) October 1, 2018
I think people should speak about what they know. Do I have strong opinions? Sure. Do I feel qualified to get up on a stage & lecture on it? Nope. I'll just stick to Twitter
Mr. Pollack, my sincere condolences to your family. Prayers that you r finding some measure of peace
— Patriot ?? Innocent until PROVEN guilty (@AmericanAnth) October 1, 2018
I give her opinion the same amount of weight and consideration I give every celebrity that speaks about political issues, NONE!! Why would I care what they think, just because they know how to play pretend.
— Volunteer (@Townsendvol) October 1, 2018
That’s because @Alyssa_Milano is uneducated and refuses to take the time to do simple research on many topics before she speaks. She is constantly proven wrong with facts. It’s sad because I believe she could so much better.
— Steven Leans (@SteveLeansRight) October 1, 2018
Your daughter was absolutely beautiful & my heart breaks for you for your loss. You & the other families should never have to deal with idiots like Milano. I admire your strength & courage to never let your daughter’s death be in vain. God bless you!
— Gma Hope (@lovinggma55) October 1, 2018
Facts do not matter to people like her. Reasonable people know better.
— Brian Turner (@bdtforlife1965) October 1, 2018
All her life she read from a script.
This is no different!
— Tom Kvichak (@TomKvichak) October 1, 2018
Facts would only get in the way of @alyssa_milano's narrative. She needs to have flexible facts so the story works. You know she use to be an actress, so she is use to working in fiction.
— Timothy Barribeau (@melvintbarr) October 1, 2018
Keep speaking YOUR truth, Andrew ! We are with with you ! Who is she and why should we care what she says?
— John Conklin (@johnconk) October 1, 2018
Facts don't matter to her, optics are far more important
— Kris Thomas (@jnatael) October 1, 2018
I find it completely ridiculous that a Hollywood actress would make a speech about violence and/or guns when their medium has pushed that violence for decades. Why don't any of the Hollywood elites every address their contribution to violent acts?
— Jones'Heart (@JonesysHeart) October 1, 2018
How disrespectful to you and your family Andrew. God bless you.
— Roy Schuhmacher ?? (@RoySchuhmacher) October 1, 2018
It's not only ignorant of @Alyssa_Milano it's also cruel.
— Thurston Howell III (@Sryan_Htx) October 1, 2018
Im so sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and strength as you speak the truth and begin to heal from such a sensless tragedy. My prayers are with you and the wrongly accused… I pray for truth and justice in Jesus' name.
— Miss Showmee Trooth ?? (@ShowmeeTrooth) October 1, 2018
I pray for you & your family and the families that have been affected by this tragedy!
— Garry Chawa (@ChawaGarry) October 1, 2018
Our prayers and thoughts are with you! You're a brave man against an uphill fight! God bless you and your family
— Shari (@horse2rein) October 1, 2018
As a human being I sincerely apologize to you for this terrible and traumatic event and loss being used as a political tool. As a father I cant imagine what that would feel like. I hope one day you are allowed to grieve in peace. As an NRA member thank you for stepping forward.
— Dan Keim (@superdan2023) October 1, 2018
My heart breaks for you. If anyone knows what's needed you do.
— Gloria (@upndnglo) October 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss and being brave enough to speak your voice on the truth behind what led up to the shooting! God bless?
— John F Ruso (@TheBoxologist) October 1, 2018
Sir you are always in my thoughts and prayers! Unimaginable to deal with that and watch the media twist and turn everything.
— Hellcat (@Hellcatt33) October 1, 2018
God bless you for your courage, Mr. Pollack. My heart breaks for you with each tweet. Your commitment to truth & #FixIt is commendable & inspiring. I pray for your comfort & that our leaders will find guidance & wisdom to step outside of themselves & do what is right.
— Karen Helenthal (@KarenHelenthal) October 1, 2018
Hmmmm. I dont see where she responded to you either sir. And I am very sorry for your loss.
— btexpress (@wturner914) October 1, 2018
She’s moved on to the next shiny object.
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 5, 2018
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