Whilst Kinder Surprise eggs have been banned in America as they’re considered a "health hazard", guns are legal.
The USA has been afflicted with shooting tragedy after shooting tragedy, including school massacres, suicides and police using lethal force in the wrong circumstances.
When will this madness end?
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Whilst Kinder Surprise eggs have been banned in America as they’re considered a "health hazard", guns are legal. The USA has been afflicted with shooting tragedy after shooting tragedy, including school massacres, suicides and police using lethal force in the wrong circumstances. Last year, more than 6,000 children and teens were injured or killed in school shootings. These stars have all called for an end to gun violence and stricter firearm laws in America...
Kim Kardashian
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The reality star used her social media for good after talking to Twitter in a lengthy post where she called for an assault weapon ban as well as an increase on the legal age to buy a gun. She said: "We are parents. We are mothers. We are begging and pleading for action.”
Lili Reinhart
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Back in 2019, 23 people were fatally shot dead after a shooter went on a mass killing spree inside a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. At the time of the attack the supermarket was full of shoppers buying back-to-school supplies. ‘Riverdale’ actress Lili was sick to her stomach over the shooting and called for a change to the law. She said: “I am sick to my stomach over what has happened in El Paso today. I can’t believe this is happening in my country and no one is doing anything about it. Who has do die for laws to change.”
Kristen Bell
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Despite handling guns on screen, the ‘Veronica Mars’ actress is anti-guns in real life. Bell showed her stance on social media by uploading a picture on Instagram with the slogan: “For those taken today. For those yesterday. For those tomorrow. We will not give up the fight to end gun violence.”
Matthew McConaughey
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The ‘Magic Mike’ star was centre stage at the White House press briefing last summer where is he made an emotional plea for gun control following mass shootings in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022. He said in his statement: “I am a father, the son of a kindergarten teacher, and an American. I was also born in Uvalde, Texas. "The debate about gun control has delivered nothing but status quo. It’s time we talk about gun responsibility. “
Mandy Moore
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In 2019, 'Candy' singer Mandy Moore took to Instagram to advocate for a gun safety reform. The post read: "Any member of congress who is not actively in the fight for gun safety reform, is not fit to represent us." Moore added: “we simply can’t stand by and let this continue to happen.”
Justin Bieber
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Global pop sensation Justin Bieber backed campaign for stricter gun control in wake of the school shootings across America. Back in 2018, 17 people were fatally shot at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School after a former pupil opened fire. In wake of the tragedy, the ‘Sorry’ singer took to Twitter where he showed his support by sharing the petition created by the students calling for changes in the law. He wrote: “Help these kids and sign their petition now."
Julianne Moore
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Julianne Moore is an active campaigner for gun control and said she would feel "irresponsible" if she didn't fight for it. Her daughter Liv Freundlich motivated her decision. Moore said: "If I don’t try to keep her safe by trying to change things in this country … then I’m being irresponsible. That’s when I started speaking out about gun violence and the need for change.”
Anne Hathaway
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'The Princess Diaries' actress called for an end to gun violence in wake of the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio back in 2019. Taking to Instagram, Anne wrote, “#EndGunViolence” underneath a picture with the slogan “Guns don’t kill people. Mentally unstable individuals who are able to legally produce firearms because of inadequate mental health screening and background checks kill children".
Amy Schumer
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The comedian would like to see stricter rules on who can own a gun. In 2015, Schumer teamed up with one of her relatives, who is a senator, to hold a press conference focusing on stricter gun laws in the United States. Amy said that “no one wants to live in a country where a felon, the mentally ill, or other dangerous people can get their hands on a gun with such ease".
Rihanna
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Rihanna condemned Donald Trump for speaking out against the El Paso shooting but failing to act. The Barbadian pop star slammed the former President for being a man of all talk and no action. She wrote on Twitter: “Um… Donald, you spelt “terrorism” wrong! Your country had 2 terrorist attacks back to back, hours apart leaving almost 30 innocent people dead. This, just days after yet another terrorist attack in California, where a terrorist was able to LEGALLY purchase an assault rifle (AK-47) in Vegas, then drive hours to a food festival in Cali leaving 6 more people dead including a young infant baby boy! "Imagine a world where it’s easier to get an AK-47 than a VISA!"
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