We've got the perfect opportunity to show how it works. On Monday, the Senate will vote on four gun control measures. Democratic senators filibustered for 14+ hours in order to convince the stupid Repukes that it's okay to have some restrictions on the Second Amendment.

Per Reuters

The Senate is expected to vote on Monday on four proposals. One from Democrat Dianne Feinstein would let the government prevent terrorist suspects from buying guns. A second from Republican John Cornyn, the No. 2 Senate Republican, would require court approval within three days for a government ban on an individual's attempt to buy a gun. Democrats have said Cornyn's plan is unworkable; Republicans say Feinstein's might harm the rights of people wrongly on terror suspect lists.

A third proposal, from Democrat Murphy, would expand background check procedures to the sales of all firearms, including those online and at gun shows. A fourth proposal, from Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, would provide for law enforcement to be notified if a person investigated for terrorism in the last five years tries to buy a gun.

Now it's our time to show what a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can accomplish.

Start calling your senators. It doesn't matter whether they're Dem or Repuke. Just call and let them know that we're paying attention, and this issue is important. The number for the Capitol switchboard is: (202) 224-3121. Then post this information everywhere you can think of. I don't do social media, but y'all do. Go get 'em. Scare the hell out of the senators. Maybe even give them the balls to vote to outlaw assault weapons. Because, factually, what they're voting on is just itty bitty nibbles at a major problem. But it's a start. Let's show our muscle.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead