M. Pitney sent a message to Edward W. Stack Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dicks Sporting Goods Email Address that said:
Dear Mr. Stacks,
I wanted to take this opportunity to applaud your decision regarding the sale of assault style rifles. I teach high school in Canada and I can tell you that I have taught students that I have had concerns about. I have sought help for these students using available resources and worried, wishing that I could do more. I have never witnessed a school shooting but have certainly worked with students who struggle with mental health. These students may have thought about inflicting harm to self or others but did not have access to a gun. If such students had access to guns, things may have been very different for both their own futures and for many other people. Thank you for taking a stand. Kind regards, M. Pitney
