Franklin protesters ask Blackburn to listen to them on gun control

Sandra Barrett Hoomani stood on the Franklin Public Square with a sign in hand, asking Rep. Marsha Blackburn to listen to her stance on gun control.

As a 10-year constituent, Hoomani said she felt the Brentwood Republican wasn't listening to her stance about wanting more gun control measures nationwide. She also said she would like to see her stop taking money from the National Rifle Association.

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"She values the NRA money more than she values the school children," she said. "I feel very forgotten. She doesn't care what the constituents say, think or feel. She has never replied to any of my emails, letters or phone calls. Nothing."

Hoomani joined a group of around 20 people on the square for the second demonstration in two weeks since the deadly Parkland, Fla., shooting on Valentine's Day. A bigger group of around 40 gathered five days after the shooting for a vigil to remember the 17 victims who died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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Protesters stood outside Blackburn's office for about an hour. As of this week, Blackburn was one of a handful of legislators who met with President Donald Trump. She said she would like to see more action taken in the vain of entertainment media, saying she thought violence in games and movies was a heavy influence on gun violence culture.

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