>>"We know that there is a risk to a business taking a stand—look at what has happened to Delta in these last few days. We want to say to Dick’s that as Jews who understand the values of Pikuach Nefesh and Tshuva, we want to express our gratitude, support and solidarity. We agree that “thoughts and prayers” are not enough, and we too, feel a need to take action.">> [Source](https://www.accantors.org/gun-violence-response) >>It feels like a tide is beginning to turn as businesses set a leadership example that is worthy of our support. Edward W. Stack, the CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, made a powerful statement by saying that after Parkland, “thoughts and prayers are not enough.” The alleged shooter, Nikolas Cruz, bought a shotgun from a Dick’s store in November, Stack said during a television interview. Although the weapon purchased at the Dick’s outlet was not the one used in the massacre, Stack said his company was moved to act. “We did everything by the book, and we did everything that the law required, and he was still able to buy a gun.”>>