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In this photo, Downtown Montessori Academy teacher Jenny Aicher holds a note, May 13, 2013, in Milwaukee, written by Vice President Joe Biden to Myles, a 7-year-old second-grader at the school. (AP Photo/Jenny Aicher) 

What the Veep? If guns shot chocolate

A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See what the White House has to say in response.

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