NJ — The only thing more American than guns is capitalism

A local screening of HBO’s Thoughts and Prayers left folks raw — because turning schools into security businesses is the ugly business plan nobody admits aloud. These kids deserve safety, not profit margins.

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'The Only Thing More American Than Guns Is Capitalism' - The Village Green

Lockdown drills and community safety were explored at a SOMA Justice film screening and panel discussion of the HBO Max documentary 'Thoughts and Prayers.'

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Why it matters:
This isn’t abstract policy theater — municipalities are outsourcing trauma management to companies that cash in on fear while students pay the price. Elected leaders can choose kids over contracts.

#NoMoreProfitsFromFear #ProtectOurSchools

Key figures:
Sheena Collum, Mayor of South Orange, spoke on the panel
Malia Herman, Deputy Mayor of Maplewood, said “We’re failing them. Our country is failing them.”
Frank Sanchez, Principal of Columbia High School, participated
Paul Morgan, Director of School and Community Safety, participated