@@ACTHdan not when his kids go to private schools. It’s usually public school that lack enough fundings that get hit up by the psychopathic shooters in a gun free zone.
This is how we should cover those mass shootings, give the voice to the victims. Let their story be heard. The gunman should just fade into the unknown his name never to be spoken of again.
What, have another liar in the government, yes just what is not needed. He is an actor, a paid liar, I pray that you wake up, and stop seek salvation through men, man cannot save you through the trials, there is only one name under heaven to call upon to be saved, Our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. Seek the LORD while probation is still open and God's mercy, grace, forgiveness and restoring power is still available, repent, confess and obey God's commandments, including the 4th, The Sabbath of the LORD Our God,friday sundown to Saturday sundown, and he will forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness, pray, read the KJV Bible and study, and The Holy Spirit will bring you into All present truth, Amen 💜🤲
He made a good speech and is serving a good purpose in this video, but after the last six years, I don't want any celebrity to be a politician ever again.
As a gun owner in Texas, I am absolutely fine with people having *a* personal firearm for personal safety. Nobody needs an automatic rifle, shotgun, 3 handguns and thousands of rounds of ammo for "personal safety". Obviously, mental health care is essential to address as well, but with healthcare so expensive in this country, it's no surprise that these people without help keep having a bad day and taking it out on complete, Innocent strangers. Innocent children just going to school. People going to their prayer groups. Going to a concert, a movie, a bar... P.S. it took me about 15 minutes to buy my gun. They looked at my ID, put my info in their computer, showed me the ammo to buy and I had a gun.
@@DynamoGooner the background check took 15 minutes because they were "short staffed" ? so, you are saying you would've been armed in 10 minutes or less if they were "full staffed" ?
Jesus christ. The families couldn't event get to see the face of their babies for the last time. Only identifying by shoes and dna. That is horrible. God bless them.
Well said, sir. We Americans are not as divided as both parties would have us think. We Americans are for the most part reasonable, responsible citizens. 🇺🇸
As an outsider, I don't believe you. From what I see most of you Americans value your centuries old precious second amendment over your own people. I'm pretty sure there are more NRA 2A idiots than normal reasonable Americans. America is a joke of a country, and it really isn't a funny one.
We all need to stand up like him in unity and *lead* *by* *example* ..Instead of giving into the division being pushed by both parties. Don’t give into this, don’t act out of fear and hate for others. We need unity and support.
When you can see the emotion and pain in his speech..... and then hear some "journalist" shout out "were you grandstanding just now".... That "journalist" is the exact problem right now. They clearly didn't listen to a damned thing he said..... How dare these people behave that way in the wake of such destruction of lives. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour.
The thing that hits me really hard is that cop that said “yell help if you are in there” and the gunman walked over and shot her once he heard where she was.
The green high tops got me, too - as did the testimony of the pediatrician who described that these children were decapitated by the gunfire of an AR 15. Those kids could only be identified by clothing or DNA because there wasn't enough left of them to identify by sight. Beyond tragic!!
“We’re not as divided as they say we are” this is food for thought…media is whom constantly encourages the divide but in reality that bridge for most might not be as wide as perceived.
Matthew is a law abiding citizen who owns guns in a righteous manner and has a open carry so He has room to talk here ... Also because it is his hometown. My heart goes out to the victims and the victim's families. He did great this speech; he brought to light how people should be feeling about this. He is one of my favorite actors.
Lmao he's an actor but so is everyone in the WH bunch of democRAT actors you should know that Biden told you ain't black unless you vote for him and I take it you listen to the white masters 😂
“We are NOT as divided as we are being TOLD we are.” That sums it up perfectly. Let’s hold our elected officials accountable and REQUIRE them to pass legislation that truly represents their constituents’ desires above and separate from their party’s agendas. If they don’t/won’t do so, let’s vote them out and replace them with people who are actually in touch with their constituents’ values and will uphold them.
It’s all a show. Everyone is hand picked . Our votes don’t matter. Think of it like wrestling. They act like they hate each other on tv, then afterwards they’re going out with each other’s family’s.
We are divided. The elected officials are not accountable for the lives of children because Republican voters keep electing them. Voters who choose guns over children are responsible for the death of children because of who they vote for. Stop excusing voters for their votes that are making the massacre of children possible. And this November, these same voters will vote for elected officials who will not save one child's life from an assault rifle.
Ya know like around an election you get flooded with fliers and signs all over, and you make a choice from 2... because you've never heard of the other guys, vote for those you never heard of. Because money paid for all those advertisements and idk bout you but I don't got any so those people can't represent me, it's impossible for a wealthy person to understand my life
@@lemondrop7305 that has been the truth in the past, in 16 less than 40% of registered voters voted for dump or killary hintin combined. Apparently 3rd parties got like 5% meaning 55% of registered voters didn't vote. Meaning if the apathetic picked a candidate even a write in could be the next president.. or would be the rightful person regardless of who the electoral college decides
This is such truth, and the pain is simply palpable in his eyes. I wish everybody would just stop and listen to this very important message. It is time, we have got to do something . My sincere sympathies go to the families , and thank you Mr. McConaughey.
How? How is THIS incident any different than the other senseless school shootings? It's no different. I hope change happens, but it's been LONG overdue. Long.
It's not that the incident is different. It's that something feels different now. Like the country has finally hit their last nerve on the issue. It shouldn't have taken this long. But it feels like it's finally become too much for them to just look the other way when nothing gets done. It's finally time to hold people to account for their complete failure to do anything on this issue. It's decades long overdue....... But he, and many others are saying it feels different this time. Not that the incident was different, but that it feels different, that there's not going to be a quelling of the outrage until something is finally done. I don't know if I helped explain it any better, but your more in line with what McConaughey was saying than you might realise. He's fed up with the senseless loss of lives that's gone on since Columbine without anything meaningful being done. This time, the cries of the people can't just go away until something is done. Vote out every politician if necessary, but something must be done.
Did one of those reporters seriously say Something about grandstanding???? How anyone cannot feel anything after watching this, is beyond me. I felt this in my soul and I applaud him for saying what every concerned, angered, saddened and helpless individual felt after the news of this horrific, senseless and careless tragedy happened. If this didn’t hit you in your heart and soul, nothing will.
It's a good thing he didn't stick around to hear that! I was so angry at that stupid, insensitive comment! I want to know what reporter shouted that out - so I can make sure I never listen to his news reports or the station he is affiliated with! That just enraged me!
This is a very well thought out speech, he absolutely got his point across. Whether a change actually happens is to be determined but I love how he says he learned to use a gun instead of being so against them. This whole thing is so sick and just shouldn't have happened. I just hope actual change happens I would like to walk outside without feeling like a shooting is going to happen
Your right to bear arms, I’m sure you’ll feel more confident and at peace that you have what it takes to protect your self. Criminals will never comply with laws and they’ll be the only ones armed. Since most people are against cops and defunded them you’re the only one who can save yourself and yours.
The problem isn't on both sides, we all know how overwhelmingly lopsided this issue is but we say both sides because we don't want to hurt feelings, truth hurts.
Democrats talk but don’t actually do anything they have control of government and do nothing and Joe Biden also won’t go after the police who did nothing.
Idk why I watched this at work, they gonna think I'm emotionally unstable lol,I couldn't turn it off once he started talking. Always loved Matt, he's always represented a responsible logical gun loving Texan.
There’s a shadow government that controls the government that we see on the surface. It’s all an illusion and they only hire people into their little club who want to maintain the illusion and the prime agenda of theirs.
Matt's unrest behaviour while speaking is not because he's nervous, its because he trying to control his anger. We often see Matt always in relax state.. minimal movement.
My heart goes out to the Uvalde Community. Stricter gun laws must be implemented in the U.S. These incidents are becoming more frequent. How many more innocent children have to be murdered by crazy people before something is done. Thank you for stepping up MM, the pain you must have witnessed in your hometown must have been awful. Too sad for words 😢
@@jimballard1186 common sense would dictate the manufacturer but if your talking about purchasing a firearm there’s two methods to get your guns the legal route or the illegal route . Where do you believe guns come from ?
Reporter: "Are you grandstanding, sir?" Wow. Pulitzer Award winner right there. 🏆 And also, did there really have to be almost 7 minutes of commercials in this thing? I know NOW THIS has to keep the bills paid, but this is a call to action held at the White House, people. It just feels weird to have a picture of a murdered child right before a pizza advertisement. But that's just my visceral reaction.
@@PrivatePrivate-g9p Yeah, I just feel weird about the ads in principle. Normally I don't mind them, but they just felt out of place here. It's all good tho.
This is a living nightmare. Not even mafia harm children and schools. There is nothing sacred for the deranged, we have to accept responsibility for this to ensure these sickos can't get a hold of guns, they shouldn't be easier to get than a driver's license
Is it really that bad to right wingers to ban assault rifles? You can protect your home and family with a handgun. You can still hunt with long guns. Why is it so important to keep these military style weapons at the expense of our children's lives? I say ban all assault rifles. Create a registry of current owners. All people who currently own one get to keep them, under the conditions that they never sell them, they are kept secure and if stolen reported immediately. At least that way we can keep track of them in case something n g happens.
Im a conservative, and I'm not opposed. Not all Republicans love guns. We probably have more in common than not. Im very conservative on government spending mostly
I am not a right winger. I prefer to judge ideas more around merit than "sides". That being said, I believe it is better to ere on the side of policy that provides MORE freedom and choices for people, rather than less. In Switzerland, there is no ban on "assault weapons" and their gun laws are among the most liberal in the Western world. Incidently, the last mass-shooting in that country was 20 years ago. If "assault rifles" were the problem, there would be widespread clamor in that country to ban them, as there is here, but there isn't. The reason being, from my observation, is that Switzerland provides robust mental health services, enjoys a much higher standard of living, and provides proper training on how to use these weapons (mostly because military service for Swiss men is mandatory).
@@rickysanders6487 Do you have any idea of Swiss gun legislation? Because you’re not allowed to carry your guns everywhere you go 😂 You need a permit for purchase & another to be able to carry providing a VALID reason for wanting to be able to carry. In general they keep their guns at home & only transport them for a reason not just to show off! Conditions for obtaining a Carrying Permit There are three conditions (art. 27 § 2 WG/LArm): fulfilling the conditions for a buying permit (see section above). stating plausibly the need to carry firearms to protect oneself, other people, or real property from a specified danger. passing an examination proving both weapon handling skills and knowledge regarding lawful use of the weapon. The carrying permit remains valid for a term of five years (unless otherwise surrendered or revoked), and applies only to the type of firearm for which the permit was issued. Additional constraints may be invoked to modify any specific permit. (art. 27 § 3 WG/LArm). You also need a special permit for most semi/automatic weapons
Honestly, the big problem is the senate. There is actual bipartisan will to institute responsible gun control. There've even been bipartisan bills that have passed in congress. But every time it reaches the senate Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and company end up stopping those bills in their tracks.
A well-regulated militia implies an organized force sanctioned to battle against tyranny. That means United States citizens who are able-bodied should join arms, not just a Federal military or police force.
@@godzilla101188 They lead each other as a like-minded community. You might have an elder, more experienced individual act as the main leader to delegate.
@@stonemedia8901 you still seem to be forgetting the "well-regulated" part. A bunch of random untrained citizens with random weapons and no tactics or strategy are not "well-regulated".
God... its so weird to hear these words from across the pond. Its such a simple fix yet just because some people wrote the 2nd amendment on paper, ya'll think it's straight out of God's mouth as a commandment or something. Take that right away. Not everyone should have the right to bear arms, it's really that simple. If you need more proof of that fact than what has already presented itself in American society, I don't know what to say.
Banning guns will not take them from criminals it only makes us responsible Americans unable to defend ourselves when these scumbags try to infringe on our lives… the second amendment is a GOD given right that yes a man wrote on paper.. but America was founded with God at the forefront,, i couldnt think of living in a place where the only people that have guns are criminals and government,, thats a really scary thought,, look up the history of gun control in other countries you will see mass genocide in those countries.. i will fight and die on my feet before i bow and surrender on my knees.. U.S.A. the amendments of the constitution of the Unided States of America shall not be infringed upon by anyone, its what our country was founded on,, and i promise that true Patriotic Americans will not let our government take our constitutional rights away and we will defend our homes and ourselves by any means necessary! There are many other things that can be done besides taking our rights away!!! Much love from America!!!
@@Phoenixgryp1 all the western world has guns, we all have criminals, we have gun control. I could not imagine living in a world where my kid goes to school and I get a call, and I can't even identify her because the bullets mutilated her tiny body and she died without me, terrified. It's your God given duty to protect your children. That is the value a country should have above all. The leading cause of death for American children is guns.
I can't get through this, man. This is too much. I can live without the second amendment. I can't live without my child. Omg...I'm so sorry to these families. This must be a living nightmare.
@@SixxThirtyFive if voting did anything they’d of getter rid of it already, vote away vote till your tired I couldn’t care less what your opinions are I’ll protect your right to voice it with the rights afforded to me by the second and they’ll violate free speech like it’s happening in so many countries take our neighbors in Canada. Through out history and currently those in power have raped your voice and you could do nothing about it now you can. Thank God my parents got out of Mexico I love this great country don’t through it away so easily Mexico is a narco state and it happend after it lost its version on the second amendment
I think it’s kind of sad that as soon as he finished he was bombarded with political questions. How clueless do you have to be? Like they literally just missed the point completely.
What does the USA 2nd Amendment say? Actually it asks you a lot of questions. 1) Are you part of a militia? 2) Is it well-regulated? 3) Is it necessary for your state to be free? Fail any one of these and you don't get to keep or bare a gun. A.G.
From an Australian watching from the sidelines ... I was speaking to a friend after your latest shooting. There’s been so many. He said that he can’t watch or listen anymore as they are happening with frightening regulatory and that when these tragedies happen he can’t watch the heartache and the polarisation. He’s become numb to it. He said he’d lost hope in Americans being able to pull together and do the obvious. I disagree. No political party is worth putting above the lives of your people. Political parties are there to serve ... you ... not the other way round. You are the ‘boss’. You tell ... them ... what needs to be done. Their job is to make it happen! It’s that simple. If they don’t, here in Australia we vote them out. No problem. We’re not in love with our politicians and so it doesn’t bother us in the slightest to sack them when we need to. I applaud Matthew. He was speaking from his heart and soul. I told my friend that I hear a lot about the 2nd Amendment. I said Americans can sort this bloody mess out in a heartbeat when they remember the first 3 words of their Constitution... ‘We the People’. When that happens you’ll pull the politicians of all persuasions into line and make them ‘insure domestic Tranquility’.
Wow that was powerful. That was the future generation of beautiful, peaceful, smart, eco conscious, animal loving and kind people. Those children were angels on earth. This is completely unfathomable. How could someone do this? How can a government allow this? How could policeman fail to protect children? How have we let this happen? I’m so beyond sorry to those children and their families 💔
As many as they need to take to unarm an armed society mkultra was not a one time deal it’s not that hard to hack a human and provide the subject with the resources necessary to carry out the act they most definitely have the ability, so why would I not believe they actively do what they must to fulfill they’re goal
When are you going to wake up and realize that there are evil people in the world and that tragedies are going to happen that can't be prevented by law.
@@tjk3430 you can't compare us to other countries though, completely different cultures. Just because a law works in one country, doesn't mean it will work in another.
You lose someone that young with so many hopes and plans and goals, for the rest of their lives the families will wonder what if? What would they have accomplished Would they have found a new dream one day? Would they have been a parent themselves one day? You never get to know who or what they could have contributed to the world. It’s the worst kind of theft.
Words from and American hometown boy missing the great future that was taken from all of us. 🥺😨😢😭🇺🇸 Please come together on this, or there may be no future.
Since the lawmakers and their families are well-protected and are not in any danger nothing will be done, nothing will change, and the blood bath will continue...
I just learned today that in Wisconsin I can buy a gun with zero training or requirements except that I am 18, pass a basic background check, and have an ID. The fact no training and/or trial period is required is the problem.
Exactly I don’t understand we require training and to pass a test and know the laws when it comes to learning how to drive and it absolutely should be the same with a gun. It’s insane they don’t require training or education to own a gun.
MY PRAYER is that elected officials in Congress and state legislatures are soon shocked into consciousness to overcome the chains they are bound by from firearm special interests to make laws that will preserve American lives and squelch the American pandemic of gun violence.
You can see his anger and the strength to hold back his tears. Even I couldn’t hold back tears.
He is an actor 🤷🏿♂️
@@catrina771 stick to your right wing echo chambers kid, F off
@@catrina771 With kids of his own. It’s not hard to imagine this happening to your own, and getting emotional
@@ACTHdan not when his kids go to private schools. It’s usually public school that lack enough fundings that get hit up by the psychopathic shooters in a gun free zone.
@@catrina771 He has kids. That’s not acting.
"We are not as divided as we are TOLD we are," EXACTLY! He took the words out of my mouth
“We can’t truly be leaders, if we are only living for re-elections.”
Wooow that’s a great quote right there. I love that.
No truer words were ever spoken. Well done Mr McConaughey well done Sir 👍.✌️✌️🤟
Beautiful speech Matty. Spoken like a true hero.
To quote Batman: “They know. They just don’t care.”
Sad part is they still dont care
He is a trump supporter and the stupid democraps are opening the door as if he really cares about those poor kids.
When celebrities show more leadership than our leaders 🤦🏽♀️ This truly is purgatory 😩
We have been trying to develop gun reform but Repubs won’t hear of it. Maybe it will take a celebrity to create change
Yeah but it makes sense, alot of celebrities came from nothing so they know and understand the suffering regular people go through.
The white house is full of actors 😂😂
@@jrgomez2283 Or, puppets.
@@yengsabio5315 😂😂
This is how we should cover those mass shootings, give the voice to the victims. Let their story be heard. The gunman should just fade into the unknown his name never to be spoken of again.
emotions never lead to logic
@@brandonlehmann8899 A mix of pathos (emotions) and logos (logic) is a very good way to go about things
@@brandonlehmann8899 stupid comments lead to zilch
@@lisaarmstrong3428 he is one of those trolls with no apparent purpose on RUclips except to be a troll.
There shouldn't be mass shootings to begin with!!
I really hope McConaughey runs for the Senate in 2024. He could definitely beat Ted Cruz.
that would be awesome actually
At this point I don't even live in Texas and I want this
That would be like the ring being thrown into the fires of Mount Doom. Wonderful as that would be, the people of Texas have always fallen short.
What, have another liar in the government, yes just what is not needed.
He is an actor, a paid liar, I pray that you wake up, and stop seek salvation through men, man cannot save you through the trials, there is only one name under heaven to call upon to be saved, Our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Seek the LORD while probation is still open and God's mercy, grace, forgiveness and restoring power is still available, repent, confess and obey God's commandments, including the 4th, The Sabbath of the LORD Our God,friday sundown to Saturday sundown, and he will forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness, pray, read the KJV Bible and study, and The Holy Spirit will bring you into All present truth, Amen 💜🤲
He made a good speech and is serving a good purpose in this video, but after the last six years, I don't want any celebrity to be a politician ever again.
Thank you Matt for helping to make those children real and dear to me as well as you.
As a gun owner in Texas, I am absolutely fine with people having *a* personal firearm for personal safety. Nobody needs an automatic rifle, shotgun, 3 handguns and thousands of rounds of ammo for "personal safety". Obviously, mental health care is essential to address as well, but with healthcare so expensive in this country, it's no surprise that these people without help keep having a bad day and taking it out on complete, Innocent strangers. Innocent children just going to school. People going to their prayer groups. Going to a concert, a movie, a bar...
P.S. it took me about 15 minutes to buy my gun. They looked at my ID, put my info in their computer, showed me the ammo to buy and I had a gun.
So you could have hypothetically found your significant other cheating, went an bought a gun , and then killed them in a fit of rage
@@ACTHdan yep
@@DynamoGooner 15 minutes? why is that?
@@brandonlehmann8899 they were short staffed.
@@DynamoGooner the background check took 15 minutes because they were "short staffed" ? so, you are saying you would've been armed in 10 minutes or less if they were "full staffed" ?
I like the way he phrased it - ‘responsible gun ownership’.
Surely that is something that all can aspire to.
Jesus christ. The families couldn't event get to see the face of their babies for the last time. Only identifying by shoes and dna. That is horrible. God bless them.
The bodies were so mutilated by the shooting
And the lack of police attempt to do a damm thing to stop it.
Well said, sir. We Americans are not as divided as both parties would have us think. We Americans are for the most part reasonable, responsible citizens. 🇺🇸
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Absolutely.
As an outsider, I don't believe you. From what I see most of you Americans value your centuries old precious second amendment over your own people. I'm pretty sure there are more NRA 2A idiots than normal reasonable Americans. America is a joke of a country, and it really isn't a funny one.
We all need to stand up like him in unity and *lead* *by* *example* ..Instead of giving into the division being pushed by both parties. Don’t give into this, don’t act out of fear and hate for others. We need unity and support.
Lol
When you can see the emotion and pain in his speech..... and then hear some "journalist" shout out "were you grandstanding just now".... That "journalist" is the exact problem right now. They clearly didn't listen to a damned thing he said..... How dare these people behave that way in the wake of such destruction of lives. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour.
Rest in peace innocent beautiful people Godbless the people left behind
The green high tops got me… I feel his anger and his rage over this issue.
I lost it with that too , when he said that was how she was identified my heart shattered 💔💔
The thing that hits me really hard is that cop that said “yell help if you are in there” and the gunman walked over and shot her once he heard where she was.
The green high tops got me, too - as did the testimony of the pediatrician who described that these children were decapitated by the gunfire of an AR 15. Those kids could only be identified by clothing or DNA because there wasn't enough left of them to identify by sight. Beyond tragic!!
An assault rifle is simply not a defensive weapon.
“We’re not as divided as they say we are” this is food for thought…media is whom constantly encourages the divide but in reality that bridge for most might not be as wide as perceived.
And who is "the media"? Merely an extension of the Democratic party.
I cried through the entire speech
That's the intent! McConaughey is an actor!
@@samueladams4218 He was born in the place the shooting happened and chose to speak, he wasn't forced to. It's a free country
Matthew is a law abiding citizen who owns guns in a righteous manner and has a open carry so He has room to talk here ... Also because it is his hometown. My heart goes out to the victims and the victim's families.
He did great this speech; he brought to light how people should be feeling about this. He is one of my favorite actors.
I Really Appreciate Mr. McConaughey!!!!!
Lmao he's an actor but so is everyone in the WH bunch of democRAT actors you should know that Biden told you ain't black unless you vote for him and I take it you listen to the white masters 😂
“We are NOT as divided as we are being TOLD we are.”
That sums it up perfectly. Let’s hold our elected officials accountable and REQUIRE them to pass legislation that truly represents their constituents’ desires above and separate from their party’s agendas. If they
don’t/won’t do so, let’s vote them out and replace them with people who are actually in touch with their constituents’ values and will uphold them.
They’re rarely voted out. People are either apathetic or just want their party to win.
It’s all a show. Everyone is hand picked . Our votes don’t matter. Think of it like wrestling. They act like they hate each other on tv, then afterwards they’re going out with each other’s family’s.
We are divided. The elected officials are not accountable for the lives of children because Republican voters keep electing them. Voters who choose guns over children are responsible for the death of children because of who they vote for. Stop excusing voters for their votes that are making the massacre of children possible. And this November, these same voters will vote for elected officials who will not save one child's life from an assault rifle.
Ya know like around an election you get flooded with fliers and signs all over, and you make a choice from 2... because you've never heard of the other guys, vote for those you never heard of. Because money paid for all those advertisements and idk bout you but I don't got any so those people can't represent me, it's impossible for a wealthy person to understand my life
@@lemondrop7305 that has been the truth in the past, in 16 less than 40% of registered voters voted for dump or killary hintin combined. Apparently 3rd parties got like 5% meaning 55% of registered voters didn't vote. Meaning if the apathetic picked a candidate even a write in could be the next president.. or would be the rightful person regardless of who the electoral college decides
Thank you,Matthew for your concerns I value you. God Bless you.
Just imagine if we had political leaders who could make coherent statements like this what a difference that would make.
Imagine, if Biden could make one, just one, coherent sentence...!
Thank you Matthew.
This is such truth, and the pain is simply palpable in his eyes. I wish everybody would just stop and listen to this very important message. It is time, we have got to do something . My sincere sympathies go to the families , and thank you Mr. McConaughey.
How? How is THIS incident any different than the other senseless school shootings? It's no different. I hope change happens, but it's been LONG overdue. Long.
I feel it's different because the NRA recipients that "work for the people" are as see through as windows recently cleaned with windex.
What have you done to help reform?
It's not that the incident is different. It's that something feels different now. Like the country has finally hit their last nerve on the issue. It shouldn't have taken this long. But it feels like it's finally become too much for them to just look the other way when nothing gets done. It's finally time to hold people to account for their complete failure to do anything on this issue. It's decades long overdue....... But he, and many others are saying it feels different this time. Not that the incident was different, but that it feels different, that there's not going to be a quelling of the outrage until something is finally done. I don't know if I helped explain it any better, but your more in line with what McConaughey was saying than you might realise. He's fed up with the senseless loss of lives that's gone on since Columbine without anything meaningful being done. This time, the cries of the people can't just go away until something is done. Vote out every politician if necessary, but something must be done.
It was certainly different for him, being from there. Closer to home.
I hope so
Wow that was powerful
Did one of those reporters seriously say Something about grandstanding???? How anyone cannot feel anything after watching this, is beyond me. I felt this in my soul and I applaud him for saying what every concerned, angered, saddened and helpless individual felt after the news of this horrific, senseless and careless tragedy happened. If this didn’t hit you in your heart and soul, nothing will.
It's a good thing he didn't stick around to hear that! I was so angry at that stupid, insensitive comment! I want to know what reporter shouted that out - so I can make sure I never listen to his news reports or the station he is affiliated with! That just enraged me!
This is a very well thought out speech, he absolutely got his point across. Whether a change actually happens is to be determined but I love how he says he learned to use a gun instead of being so against them. This whole thing is so sick and just shouldn't have happened. I just hope actual change happens I would like to walk outside without feeling like a shooting is going to happen
Your right to bear arms, I’m sure you’ll feel more confident and at peace that you have what it takes to protect your self. Criminals will never comply with laws and they’ll be the only ones armed. Since most people are against cops and defunded them you’re the only one who can save yourself and yours.
Never the elite like too shoot this is collateral to them & it's fg disgusting.
The mid roll ad is bad for retention and also in bad taste. I suggest you remove it asap.
seriously, the amount of ads on this is disgusting… one step away from profiting off the deaths of kids
A really incredible speech.
The problem isn't on both sides, we all know how overwhelmingly lopsided this issue is but we say both sides because we don't want to hurt feelings, truth hurts.
Democrats talk but don’t actually do anything they have control of government and do nothing and Joe Biden also won’t go after the police who did nothing.
@@jaycam6823 I agree, that's part of the problem but the main issue is corruption, money dictates everything in government.
@@Shakyr23 Money influences/runs every single aspect of this country. Which is why substantial changes don't happen and won't happen.
We need more people who care like Matthew Mconaughy .
, So impressed well done 👍
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Thank you
Idk why I watched this at work, they gonna think I'm emotionally unstable lol,I couldn't turn it off once he started talking. Always loved Matt, he's always represented a responsible logical gun loving Texan.
My heart breaks for those innocent kids and their families
This should be a mandatory watch for every American.
Doesn't matter. These people love their guns more then they love children. The people are truly heartless. They make me sick.
Isn’t it interesting that even actors/celebrities are better leaders than our actual leaders?
There’s a shadow government that controls the government that we see on the surface. It’s all an illusion and they only hire people into their little club who want to maintain the illusion and the prime agenda of theirs.
Anybody, anything can be better than the senile, evil resident in chief!
Matt's unrest behaviour while speaking is not because he's nervous, its because he trying to control his anger. We often see Matt always in relax state.. minimal movement.
My heart goes out to the Uvalde Community. Stricter gun laws must be implemented in the U.S. These incidents are becoming more frequent. How many more innocent children have to be murdered by crazy people before something is done. Thank you for stepping up MM, the pain you must have witnessed in your hometown must have been awful. Too sad for words 😢
Why do the cities with the strictest gun laws hold the most gun violence in this country? Gun laws hinder law abiding citizens. Not criminals
And how would stricter gun laws affect those who do not abide by the law ?
@@catrina771 Where do you believe they get their guns from?
@@catrina771 stick to your right wing echo chambers kid, F off
@@jimballard1186 common sense would dictate the manufacturer but if your talking about purchasing a firearm there’s two methods to get your guns the legal route or the illegal route . Where do you believe guns come from ?
Why do you have commercials running during this??
Corporations, I swear...
RIGHT?! WTF not going to Home Depot for a while.... until my water filter needs to be replaced
That reporter "were you grandstanding just now sir?"
Sensationalism will never die and its our own fault, really.
Blew my mind. Disgusting behavior. And yet just another day in 2022 politics
“ We start by making the loss of these lives matter.”
Why is this a bipartisan issue?
@t rex it means find a dictionary f****** re****
Reporter: "Are you grandstanding, sir?"
Wow. Pulitzer Award winner right there. 🏆
And also, did there really have to be almost 7 minutes of commercials in this thing? I know NOW THIS has to keep the bills paid, but this is a call to action held at the White House, people. It just feels weird to have a picture of a murdered child right before a pizza advertisement. But that's just my visceral reaction.
There is a way to get RUclips premium for less than $2 a month. That will remove all ads.
@@PrivatePrivate-g9p Yeah, I just feel weird about the ads in principle. Normally I don't mind them, but they just felt out of place here. It's all good tho.
Preach!
Thank you Mr. McConaughey for your incredibly important words! I hope they are heard and listened to and followed.
This is a living nightmare. Not even mafia harm children and schools. There is nothing sacred for the deranged, we have to accept responsibility for this to ensure these sickos can't get a hold of guns, they shouldn't be easier to get than a driver's license
Is it really that bad to right wingers to ban assault rifles? You can protect your home and family with a handgun. You can still hunt with long guns. Why is it so important to keep these military style weapons at the expense of our children's lives?
I say ban all assault rifles. Create a registry of current owners. All people who currently own one get to keep them, under the conditions that they never sell them, they are kept secure and if stolen reported immediately. At least that way we can keep track of them in case something n g happens.
Im a conservative, and I'm not opposed. Not all Republicans love guns. We probably have more in common than not. Im very conservative on government spending mostly
I am not a right winger. I prefer to judge ideas more around merit than "sides". That being said, I believe it is better to ere on the side of policy that provides MORE freedom and choices for people, rather than less.
In Switzerland, there is no ban on "assault weapons" and their gun laws are among the most liberal in the Western world. Incidently, the last mass-shooting in that country was 20 years ago. If "assault rifles" were the problem, there would be widespread clamor in that country to ban them, as there is here, but there isn't.
The reason being, from my observation, is that Switzerland provides robust mental health services, enjoys a much higher standard of living, and provides proper training on how to use these weapons (mostly because military service for Swiss men is mandatory).
@@rickysanders6487 Do you have any idea of Swiss gun legislation?
Because you’re not allowed to carry your guns everywhere you go 😂
You need a permit for purchase & another to be able to carry providing a VALID reason for wanting to be able to carry.
In general they keep their guns at home & only transport them for a reason not just to show off!
Conditions for obtaining a Carrying Permit
There are three conditions (art. 27 § 2 WG/LArm): fulfilling the conditions for a buying permit (see section above). stating plausibly the need to carry firearms to protect oneself, other people, or real property from a specified danger. passing an examination proving both weapon handling skills and knowledge regarding lawful use of the weapon. The carrying permit remains valid for a term of five years (unless otherwise surrendered or revoked), and applies only to the type of firearm for which the permit was issued. Additional constraints may be invoked to modify any specific permit. (art. 27 § 3 WG/LArm).
You also need a special permit for most semi/automatic weapons
Honestly, the big problem is the senate. There is actual bipartisan will to institute responsible gun control. There've even been bipartisan bills that have passed in congress. But every time it reaches the senate Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and company end up stopping those bills in their tracks.
If we ban assault rifles are semi auto rifles still allowed?
Can you please explain to me why right wingers hide behind "shall not be infringed" and don't talk about "Well regulated"?
A well-regulated militia implies an organized force sanctioned to battle against tyranny. That means United States citizens who are able-bodied should join arms, not just a Federal military or police force.
Lmao how come liberals don't believe in the constitution especially the second amendment come try get my guns 🤡
@@stonemedia8901 ok….so who leads these able bodied individuals?
@@godzilla101188 They lead each other as a like-minded community. You might have an elder, more experienced individual act as the main leader to delegate.
@@stonemedia8901 you still seem to be forgetting the "well-regulated" part. A bunch of random untrained citizens with random weapons and no tactics or strategy are not "well-regulated".
I kind of want to punch the reporter who asked right after the conference, "Are you grandstanding...?"
God... its so weird to hear these words from across the pond. Its such a simple fix yet just because some people wrote the 2nd amendment on paper, ya'll think it's straight out of God's mouth as a commandment or something. Take that right away. Not everyone should have the right to bear arms, it's really that simple. If you need more proof of that fact than what has already presented itself in American society, I don't know what to say.
SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED
The 2nd amendment allows for gun control & the banning of certain guns. They had guns like the AR15 banned in the 90s, they let the ban run out
Banning guns will not take them from criminals it only makes us responsible Americans unable to defend ourselves when these scumbags try to infringe on our lives… the second amendment is a GOD given right that yes a man wrote on paper.. but America was founded with God at the forefront,, i couldnt think of living in a place where the only people that have guns are criminals and government,, thats a really scary thought,, look up the history of gun control in other countries you will see mass genocide in those countries.. i will fight and die on my feet before i bow and surrender on my knees.. U.S.A. the amendments of the constitution of the Unided States of America shall not be infringed upon by anyone, its what our country was founded on,, and i promise that true Patriotic Americans will not let our government take our constitutional rights away and we will defend our homes and ourselves by any means necessary! There are many other things that can be done besides taking our rights away!!! Much love from America!!!
@@Phoenixgryp1 all the western world has guns, we all have criminals, we have gun control. I could not imagine living in a world where my kid goes to school and I get a call, and I can't even identify her because the bullets mutilated her tiny body and she died without me, terrified. It's your God given duty to protect your children. That is the value a country should have above all. The leading cause of death for American children is guns.
Yes they do. People should not have to give up their guns because someone broke the law. We have our arms for a reason.
I respect Matthew more, he didn't want to put himself into the tragedy. But, that's his home and responsibility.
You can see he’s holding back his emotions, he did a much better job than I could do.
White House: We don't have gun control.
Matthew McConaughey: It be a lot cooler of you did.
I can't get through this, man. This is too much. I can live without the second amendment. I can't live without my child. Omg...I'm so sorry to these families. This must be a living nightmare.
If you can’t live with it then happily live somewhere without it
@@iampuga1530 I'll simply vote. It costs less.
@@iampuga1530 that’s right we need more gun violence! USA has at least 3 billion people, few death don’t impact the total population
@@SixxThirtyFive 👍 💯 Vote them all OUT .
@@SixxThirtyFive if voting did anything they’d of getter rid of it already, vote away vote till your tired I couldn’t care less what your opinions are I’ll protect your right to voice it with the rights afforded to me by the second and they’ll violate free speech like it’s happening in so many countries take our neighbors in Canada. Through out history and currently those in power have raped your voice and you could do nothing about it now you can. Thank God my parents got out of Mexico I love this great country don’t through it away so easily Mexico is a narco state and it happend after it lost its version on the second amendment
I think it’s kind of sad that as soon as he finished he was bombarded with political questions. How clueless do you have to be? Like they literally just missed the point completely.
God I love him. So honest and humble 😌 so full of emotion. Heart.
Did you hear the "reporter" ask if he was grandstanding? Do some people have no heart?
Apparently they didn't😒
Thank you 🙏🏽
What does the USA 2nd Amendment say? Actually it asks you a lot of questions. 1) Are you part of a militia? 2) Is it well-regulated? 3) Is it necessary for your state to be free?
Fail any one of these and you don't get to keep or bare a gun.
A.G.
From an Australian watching from the sidelines ... I was speaking to a friend after your latest shooting. There’s been so many. He said that he can’t watch or listen anymore as they are happening with frightening regulatory and that when these tragedies happen he can’t watch the heartache and the polarisation. He’s become numb to it. He said he’d lost hope in Americans being able to pull together and do the obvious. I disagree. No political party is worth putting above the lives of your people. Political parties are there to serve ... you ... not the other way round. You are the ‘boss’. You tell ... them ... what needs to be done. Their job is to make it happen! It’s that simple. If they don’t, here in Australia we vote them out. No problem. We’re not in love with our politicians and so it doesn’t bother us in the slightest to sack them when we need to. I applaud Matthew. He was speaking from his heart and soul. I told my friend that I hear a lot about the 2nd Amendment. I said Americans can sort this bloody mess out in a heartbeat when they remember the first 3 words of their Constitution... ‘We the People’. When that happens you’ll pull the politicians of all persuasions into line and make them ‘insure domestic Tranquility’.
If you were American, those words would mean a little more
@@badcornflakes6374 As Americans, you should all be saying them.
I'm in tears
You can’t fix this with thoughts and prayers. LEGISLATION on us citizens will do the trick
No
I don't think that's gonna happen. As hopeful as they are.
Wow that was powerful. That was the future generation of beautiful, peaceful, smart, eco conscious, animal loving and kind people. Those children were angels on earth. This is completely unfathomable. How could someone do this? How can a government allow this? How could policeman fail to protect children? How have we let this happen? I’m so beyond sorry to those children and their families 💔
Respect Matthew!!
“We are not as divided as we are told we are”. Sooooo true..
Seriously RUclips an ad every 2 minutes? Why are you even profiting off this speech?
This is sadder than any movie in Hollywood and this is our sad truth 😢 these children taken were so bright and full of life with amazing families.
Matthew McConaughy mad is terrifying.
Love him! 🙏❤️
Wake up people! Stricter gun laws! That’s what we are asking for! Why is that so impossible? How many more innocent lives must be lost?
As many as they need to take to unarm an armed society mkultra was not a one time deal it’s not that hard to hack a human and provide the subject with the resources necessary to carry out the act they most definitely have the ability, so why would I not believe they actively do what they must to fulfill they’re goal
When are you going to wake up and realize that there are evil people in the world and that tragedies are going to happen that can't be prevented by law.
@@joshcoates2339 more in this part of the world than others developed countries. This is not always inevitable.
@@joshcoates2339 When are you going to wake up to the fact that all other developed countries don’t have almost daily mass shootings?
@@tjk3430 you can't compare us to other countries though, completely different cultures. Just because a law works in one country, doesn't mean it will work in another.
I couldn’t watch the rest of this, only 9 minutes was enough for me 💔
I see a future senator. If Arnie can do it ...
This might drive him to want to, the speech its hitting me. Good American right here and a local to the state.
You lose someone that young with so many hopes and plans and goals, for the rest of their lives the families will wonder what if? What would they have accomplished Would they have found a new dream one day? Would they have been a parent themselves one day?
You never get to know who or what they could have contributed to the world. It’s the worst kind of theft.
Words from and American hometown boy missing the great future that was taken from all of us. 🥺😨😢😭🇺🇸
Please come together on this, or there may be no future.
McConahay for president!! He actually looks like the president!!! He actually cares like a president!!!
Thank you Matthew for setting them straight in Washington! This is a people of American Problem and not political. God Bless You!
Matthew McConaughey 2024 🇺🇸
All right all right
Fudgles. Should've voted for this guy. I like his charisma but has the wisdom to balance it out.
There shouldn't be any adds in this video...
This humble man deserves the presidential medal of freedom.
He needs to run for president. He can't be worse than Biden or Trump or Bush. The bar to be successful is really low
Trump was spectacular and put America first, and Biden is pro China, and America is never been in a worse place, thanks to old Joe
First he should run for governor of Texas with Beto
Please put a strict law and order on Mental Health.
Take care of those people instead of kicking them on the street.
" responsible gun-ownership " is the biggest myth of all.
Please talk to Cruz and Abbott!!! Hopefully you can talk to them for change!!
Need more politician's like him
We need less politicians and more people.
@@Novelist1029 yes sir!!!!!
Respect
How sad of a nation do you have to be to let innocent kids be gun down and not be able to solve that problem within 24 hours.
Art school in Paris....
That freaking coward. I want his parents charged.
How is this the parents fault? The man was 18 (an ADULT) and legally brought a firearm.
Ban all assault rifles period.
They already did like 20 years ago and they just continued making weapons that were just as versatile
Since the lawmakers and their families are well-protected and are not in any danger nothing will be done, nothing will change, and the blood bath will continue...
I just learned today that in Wisconsin I can buy a gun with zero training or requirements except that I am 18, pass a basic background check, and have an ID. The fact no training and/or trial period is required is the problem.
Exactly I don’t understand we require training and to pass a test and know the laws when it comes to learning how to drive and it absolutely should be the same with a gun. It’s insane they don’t require training or education to own a gun.
They should've put it on a teleprompter so his eyes could connect more with the people.
I felt very sad fr killing of children in school,
Felt the pain of this so hard. You’re not human if you didn’t
Best thing Mathew has done 🤩🤩
MY PRAYER is that elected officials in Congress and state legislatures are soon shocked into consciousness to overcome the chains they are bound by from firearm special interests to make laws that will preserve American lives and squelch the American pandemic of gun violence.
Keep on praying my friend. You’re asking these soulless money hungry criminals to have hearts. Won’t happen.
They become elected, receive money, by motivating folks fear, and hate. They've been intentionally dividing us..for profit, power
the chains they are bound by is our countries constitution that says i have God given rights that shall not be infringed.
a good man.
I agree with everything he said.