In regard to Teenagers
Let me take a moment to discusses what is happening over the nation today. Teenagers, such as myself, have a very small voice. When we do talk, no one listens. This school walkout today is our way of getting the public's attention. Congress is not listening. The president is not listening. Our parents are not listening. What needs to happen for them to? Do we need another school shooting to get them to hear us? How many lives will be lost for them to hear us? Why does there need to be a number. Was one not enough? 17 at Parkland, 26 at Sandy Hook. Since the Columbine shooting in 1999 there have been 141 people who have died from gun related violence since Columbine. One Hundred Forty-One. 141 children and adults dead. 141 families grieving. 141 innocents taken. 141. Why is this number so big? Why haven’t our lawmakers taken steps to prevent this. Does this number need to go higher? How many lives must be lost? 200? 300? What can we do as people? Educate your...