Bucks Co. Students To Stage 'Die In' Saturday

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Students in Bucks County will gather in Doylestown this Saturday for a "Die-In" protest to support reform of gun laws. A Die-In is a protest in which students plan to lay down and pretend they are dead as a symbolic act against gun violence.

The event, organized by Bucks Students Demand Action, is a student-organized protest calling for the implementation of laws that limit the accessibility of guns and accessories, organizers said.

"As students, we refuse to support legislation that turn our schools into police states through increased police presence and militaristic security systems, and ignore the root cause of gun violence across our nation," Bucks Students Demand Action said in an event announcement.

The Die-In starts at 1 p.m. at the old Bucks County Courthouse. Students say they'll be dressed in their everyday clothes and will holding their backpacks. Student leaders will speak and lead chants.

"We want our politicians to honestly address the problem of gun violence in our country, rather than
sending mindless thoughts and prayers. We are the next generation of voters, and it’s time for our elected officials to truly represent the will of the people," the announcement said.

The Saturday Die-In falls on the same day as the popular Doylestown Arts Festival.

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