A Call for Compassion: Two Cheerleaders and the Need for Unity Against Gun Violence The recent shooting of two high school cheerleaders in a car park near Austin, Texas, serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for us to come together and address the pervasive issue of gun violence. Payton Washington, 18, was seriously injured in the incident and remains in the hospital, while her fellow cheerleader was treated at the scene. As we extend our thoughts and prayers to Payton and her family, let this event galvanize us into action, working together to create a world free from violence, especially gun violence. In these difficult times, it…