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To prevent gun violence we should pay attention to certain clues. However, the strong emotions created by the video's twist obscure the fact that the first thing to do is to change gun control laws, and stop blaming individuals who "missed the signs"
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This is propaganda because
This PSA agains gun violence in schools produced by a non-profit organization Sandy Hook Promise. It is available on their official website http://www.sandyhookpromise.org.

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    angelie
    Fri, 01/20/2017 - 21:06
    angelie
    I think that this ad was both beneficial and harmful. It was beneficial because if someone noticed the kid showing what he might do they could've stopped him. It is also harmful because now people who want to start a shooting will see the ad and so this person won't show signs but instead do it stealthy
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    julian
    Fri, 01/20/2017 - 21:17
    julian
    it's important to be aware of your surroundings.
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    Mackenzie Dorr
    Tue, 01/24/2017 - 20:58
    Mackenzie Dorr
    I thought this was beneficial because it tells people to look out for signs that show when someone is planning a shooting.
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    Angela
    Tue, 01/24/2017 - 21:00
    Angela
    This was scary I didnt even notice that kid.
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    CJ
    Tue, 01/24/2017 - 21:01
    CJ
    I thought this was harmful because it kinda shows such violets in an ad and a parent should not want to know that this could be going on in school I thought this was very harmful.

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    nick
    Tue, 01/24/2017 - 21:01
    nick
    i didnt even notice the kid having a hard time in the backround of all the situations and it really surprised me
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    Shammond
    Tue, 01/24/2017 - 21:01
    Shammond
    That was horrible at first I thought it was a peaceful commercial where a kid finds the love of his life but then the next thing I know a kid comes walking in with a shotgun.
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    Kevin
    Tue, 01/24/2017 - 21:04
    Kevin
    This video really surprised me i thought it was going to be a nice and enjoyable commercial but it was actually about how the guy was planning a shooting to the school. I think this advertisement does spread awareness to people.
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    Deonta
    Tue, 01/24/2017 - 21:15
    Deonta
    I was really surprised to see how the mood changed so fast. I believe this video is good use of propaganda because it teaches children about the dangers of gun violence and how quick it can occur.
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    henry deleon
    Thu, 01/26/2017 - 21:05
    henry deleon
    what the heck is up with this , its so weird. This shows gun violence but in a stupid way.
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    Joseph
    Thu, 01/26/2017 - 21:05
    Joseph
    um.... ok at least this video shows us the sighns of gun violence but really???!!! i thought this was just a happy video but then the kid comes in with a gun????
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    Quinton
    Thu, 01/26/2017 - 21:18
    Quinton
    I believe this video is very helpful and tells you to notice whats around you to pay attention
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    Kim
    Sat, 01/28/2017 - 00:57
    Kim
    I think that this video is beneficial because knowing your surroundings and knowing what others are doing around you is important. If you see signs of violence, you should report it right away.
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    Brandon
    Sat, 01/28/2017 - 01:03
    Brandon
    When i first saw this video i was only thinking about the boy writing to the mysterious person on the table and when the video showed us the clues i understood why there was a shooter
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    Paola
    Sat, 01/28/2017 - 01:06
    Paola
    I think that it was a very emotional video but I don't think that it can help prevent shootings. It can occur in many different ways and for different reasons.
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    Giana
    Sat, 01/28/2017 - 01:07
    Giana
    I think this video made me more aware of my surroundings.
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    Alexa
    Sat, 01/28/2017 - 01:07
    Alexa
    This video will make people more aware of their surroundings
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    Kimberly Rojas
    Sat, 01/28/2017 - 01:15
    Kimberly Rojas
    I think that was mine blown knowing that someone will do that but its probably because the boy was being bullied and couldn't handle it. Bullying can cause those sort of things in school so thats why bullying needs to be stopped
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    honeika welch
    Sat, 01/28/2017 - 01:17
    honeika welch
    i believe this student that was planning to do all of this aka kill people was awfully terrible plus i never recognize it myself lol until they showed the preview of what really happened...my heart actually tumbled over when i saw the kid i call a gangsta come through the door with the gun and all the students had to run for there lives before he started shooting, it was highly terrifying this student is highly harmful to the school's policy and deserves 10 years locked down for threatening commit murder....awfully ashamed.
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    Jordan Palmer
    Wed, 02/01/2017 - 01:08
    Jordan Palmer
    I think this video was beneficial because it showed how people should pay attention to the little things that happen around us.
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    Noah
    Thu, 02/02/2017 - 05:55
    Noah
    This ad is very beneficial and eye opening because it shows that we can prevent shootings if we take action.
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    Patrick Heil
    Thu, 02/02/2017 - 07:11
    Patrick Heil
    I think this video was beneficial, because we could all be more aware of the people in the school.
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    Anthony
    Thu, 02/02/2017 - 23:31
    Anthony
    I really liked this message because it showed that gun violence can be anywhere and everyone has to be aware of the consequences of gun violence.
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    Samantha B
    Thu, 02/02/2017 - 23:31
    Samantha B
    This video was really interesting with how it got its point across. It showed that gun violence can be anywhere around you, even if you don't know it. It appealed to my emotions and helped me feel sympathy for people who are affected by gun violence.
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    Katie
    Thu, 02/02/2017 - 23:32
    Katie
    This video was interesting and very good at getting its point across. It displayed how prominent gun violence is and that it can appear anywhere.
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    Sara
    Thu, 02/02/2017 - 23:39
    Sara
    I think this commercial helps open people's eyes about how you should be more aware of signs of gun violence because when caught, violence can be prevented.
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    Andrew goebig
    Thu, 02/02/2017 - 23:39
    Andrew goebig
    I think the message is good and you have to be aware of the people around you and see if anyone is showing signs of doing something like this.
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    MaryKate D
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 00:01
    MaryKate D
    I thought this video was very beneficial because it teaches people to pay attention to signs of gun violence and do something about it before it's to late.
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    Mitch K
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 00:20
    Mitch K
    This ad is beneficial because it allows the viewer to truly understand how easily one can miss the warning signs of a school shooter, to inform the viewer about this awful situation.
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    Anelisa Spagnola
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 02:31
    Anelisa Spagnola
    We said that it was beneficial because it's not trying to promote anything, it is just trying to raise awareness.
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    Nicole C.
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 02:31
    Nicole C.
    It's only trying to bring awareness because it was posted by a non-profit organization, only looking for donations.
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    Anthony
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 02:32
    Anthony
    This is an example of beneficial propaganda using strong emotions showing what can be destroyed in a school shooting. It also provides helpful information as to how to find a school shooter
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    Jack schneider
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 02:32
    Jack schneider
    This is beneifical propogamda because it is run by a non profit who is trying to raise awareness for a terrible event that happened. Shows they arent doing it for their own benefiet
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    Victoria
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 02:34
    Victoria
    I think this is a very powerful ad, especially considering that it is funded by Sandy Hook Promise. It makes one feel good, and when it takes that comfortable feeling away, the effect is more moving.
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    Ashi Patel
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 02:35
    Ashi Patel
    This is helpful because it shows how unaware people are and people need to stop being so distracted
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    Jacob H.
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 02:35
    Jacob H.
    The ad is helpful in the sense that it is trying to spread awareness about a horrible occurrence, and it aims to inform the audience on the potential signs.
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    Tyler
    Fri, 02/03/2017 - 22:18
    Tyler
    The message here is that we don't notice warning signs even though they are in front of us the whole time. We focus too much on the direct and Miss the big picture. This may get us into trouble or danger in this case.
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    Mikee
    Sat, 02/04/2017 - 11:09
    Mikee
    This ad is definitely effective and also surprising. The entire setup is realistic and relatable since students are just off doing their own thing, but they don't recognize what is going on with their classmates. The ad helps students know that it is crucial to sees the signs of a shooter because it can happen unexpectedly.
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    Baci
    Sun, 02/05/2017 - 02:18
    Baci
    This is beneficial because it definitely opens your eyes to the fact that sometimes we don't pay attention to the important things. It is effective because it appeals to the emotions of people who see it.
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    Olivia
    Sun, 02/05/2017 - 02:21
    Olivia
    This as was very surprising. At first it looked like a nice love story, but then a shooter came to the school and it's crazy how while no one noticed the boy planning a shooting at all.
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    Katie
    Sun, 02/05/2017 - 05:59
    Katie
    I thought this was extremely beneficial like most other people did because this is for a really good cause. I do understand why we shouldn't only be "looking for signs," but I do think that this carried a really good message about trying to keep schools/everywhere safe from gun violence.
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    Anna Murawski
    Sun, 02/05/2017 - 23:00
    Anna Murawski
    I and the majority of others said that this ad is very beneficial. It is beneficial because it promotes the viewers to pay attention to little things that could represent gun violence.
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    Elizabeth Jonas
    Sun, 02/05/2017 - 23:59
    Elizabeth Jonas
    I think this piece is extremely beneficial and effective. It shows the result of something that could have been prevented. It also envokes feelings, which makes it even more beneficial, it makes it a very surreal situation.
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    Mary Stahlman
    Mon, 02/06/2017 - 01:53
    Mary Stahlman
    This is propaganda because it is encouraging people to spot the signs of gun violence in order to stop it. Even if it is a bit twisted, I think it is still beneficial because it starts up a conversation about gun violence and makes a positive statement that this problem needs to end.
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    Lexi
    Mon, 02/06/2017 - 02:24
    Lexi
    I think this is very beneficial. It shows just how unaware we can be to other peoples struggles and problems, and reminds us to watch out for one another.
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    Emily S
    Mon, 02/06/2017 - 02:58
    Emily S
    I think this is beneficial because it shows us that we should pay attention to small details, and how situations could turn out to be unexpected. This propaganda appeals to our emotions.
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    William Radford
    Mon, 02/06/2017 - 03:18
    William Radford
    I think that this video was beneficial because it is using a realistic scenario to make us understand that this could really happen and it tries to inform us about signs of a possible shooting.
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    Alex
    Mon, 02/06/2017 - 04:12
    Alex
    This video was beneficial because it encourages people to pay attention and be more aware of the behavior shown by their classmates. To me it does much more good than harm, and the "harm" side of the video isn't even bad because it is for a good cause.
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    Alexa
    Mon, 02/06/2017 - 05:19
    Alexa
    My rating was with 18% of the other people. I think it is beneficial because it raises awareness about how we need to pay attention of other people around us for signs of violence.
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    Kevin G
    Mon, 02/06/2017 - 06:53
    Kevin G
    I feel like it was beneficial and shows awareness about the recent gun violences that happened in schools.

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