In the wake of last night’s mass shooting in Orlando, tech leaders have begun to weigh in with both expressions of sympathy, and political reactions.
Twitter (TWTR) has become a hub for dialogue about the shootings, but CEO Jack Dorsey has not yet personally commented—instead retweeting messages, including this one from a group of Twitter’s LGBTQ employees.
Https://twitter.com/TwitterOpen/status/742037566979854336
Some, like Apple’s Tim Cook, limited their comments to expressions of condolence.
Our hearts go out to the victims of the unspeakable tragedy in #Orlando, their families and all who grieve with them.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 12, 2016
Facebook leaders Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg both shared in the nation’s shock, while more directly expressing support for the gay community.
Sandberg’s Lean In organization likewise tweeted support for the LGBTQ community.
#Orlando pic.twitter.com/xpYvqy4kJk
— Lean In (@LeanInOrg) June 12, 2016
So did legendary VC Marc Andreessen.
Https://twitter.com/pmarca/status/742096912413659138
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T-Mobile’s John Legere shared his heartache—and cancelled his fairly odd Sunday cooking ritual.
What occurred last night in Orlando is horrific & saddening. The victims & their families/friends deserve all our thoughts & prayers today.
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) June 12, 2016
Canceling #SlowCookerSunday for today. I can't do it on a day like today. It's a day to pray & be w/ your families, friends and communities.
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) June 12, 2016
Perhaps most dramatically, venture capitalist and Twitter frenemy Chris Sacca has issued a stream of tweets and retweets in favor of more gun control.
Https://twitter.com/sacca/status/742021696245272576
