March for our Lives: Lompoc youth say enough is enough

The chants of “enough is enough,” and “not one more,” filled the quaint community of Lompoc. Hundreds were expected to protest in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara but this small town has a big message.

Protestors in Lompoc say they don’t want to take your guns away, they just want reasonable legislation.

“All we’re asking for is common sense gun laws. I mean c’mon do you really need a 12 year old to explain this to you,” said Liana Lindsey.

12-year-old Liana Lindsey says the youngest Sandy Hook victims would have been her age today.

“Young children like me, and even younger, they shouldn’t’ be afraid of gun violence in their schools on the street or their own homes,” said Lindsey.

Even though she can’t register to vote until 2023, Lindsey and her peers hope their message reaches decision makers in Washington.

“Our anger and action should be directed toward lawmakers that have the gall to say our lives are the price to pay for the Second Amendment,” said James Aranguren, 16-years-old.

Activists say this movement is not about the Second Amendment, they say this is a public health issue and the youth of Lompoc want to make sure their voices are heard.

“I think its incredible that kids my age are taking action for themselves and have created this event, its the Florida kids who created all of this, millions of people worldwide fighting with they believe in and I should be a part of that,” said Erin McCallon, 16-years-old.

Those that participated in Lompoc’s March for our Lives say this isn’t a partisan issue and they have specific demands concerning automatic weapons and closing loopholes.

“There’s a man in the White House that can’t even say those words, he talks around because he thinks that he’s fooling people but these children, their ears are wide open their eyes see,” said a woman who asked to be identified as Laverna.

Protestors say they are done with thoughts and prayers and enough is enough.

“I don’t think it’s right that people should be scared to go to school, go to movie theaters, go to concerts and worry about getting shot,” said Prechus Norwood, 16-years-old.

A representative from Salud Carbajal’s office, Lompoc’s Mayor and several candidates from local races were on hand Saturday.

There was also a small group of counter protestors present.

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