“In light of recent events in Texas, I decided it would be disrespectful and painful for me to present myself to the NRA at their congress in Houston this week. I am sure that all the people who plan to attend this event are shocked and upset by these events as well. “After all, we are all Americans,” Don McLean told CNN. “I share the grief of this terrible, brutal loss with the rest of the nation.”
Larry Gatlin, known as the Gatlin brothers, also canceled his plans to appear, telling CNN in part: “I can’t, with a clear conscience, present myself at the NRA Congress in Houston this weekend.”
“Although I agree with most of the positions taken by the National Revenue Agency, I began to believe that although past checks will not stop everyone crazy with a gun, this is at least a step in the right direction to try to prevent the kind of tragedy we saw. week in Uwalde – in my beloved, weeping TEXAS, “Gatlin said in a statement.” I am a 2nd Amendment person, but the 2nd Amendment should not apply to everyone. It’s that simple. “
The annual meeting is open only to members of the NRA. The organization currently has more than five million members, according to its website.
Larry Stewart, who performs with lead vocals in the band Restless Heart, also decided not to appear.
“I want to honor the victims, the families, the city and our friends in the great state of Texas, as I know it,” the statement said.
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Rob’s primary school in Uwalde on Tuesday. The investigation continues.
CNN has contacted other musicians to perform, including Daniel Peck, T. Graham Brown, Jacob Bryant and Lee Greenwood, known for his Independence Day favorite, “God Bless the USA.”
Devan Cole of CNN contributed to this report.
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