Celebrities call for action after Florida school shooting
15 Feb 2018 8:40 PM IST
Los Angeles: Several Hollywood personalities such as Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Ruffalo, Britney Spears, Reese Witherspoon, among others have expressed their sadness and frustration after a former student opened fire at a Florida high school, killing at least 17.
Various stars took to social media to condemn the 18th shooting incident this year and called for stronger gun control laws in the USA. Popular host Ellen DeGeneres wrote, "No words, no actions, no laws are enough until we end this epidemic of school shootings in our country. My heart is with the students and parents of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School." Actor-activist Mark Ruffalo, who is a vocal critic of the Donald Trump administration, said prayers are hollow when not supported by actions.
"Prayers without accordant action are silent lies told to oneself, heard by no God, amounting to nothing. Action is the language of truth, the prayers of the Saints," he wrote.
"Just heard the tragic news about Florida. My heart breaks for the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Keeping the victims and their families in my thoughts," singer Britney Spears wrote alongside a poster reading 'Pray for Parkland'.
Actor Reese Witherspoon tweeted, "Heartbroken over the news of another school shooting. This is the 18th in 45 days of 2018. Students and teachers shouldn't have to fear for their safety. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of gun violence. My heart is with the people in Parkland, FL. Enough is enough."
Actors Patricia Arquette and Mia Farrow targeted the NRA, that advocates for gun rights in the US, for the incident.
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