Football Persuasive Speech

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I’m here today speaking as a former student and mother of a child who attends the Bauxite school District. This school has been very well with the wide range of athletic programs that are offered for you to choose from; even as an elementary student.This provides every student to have a chance to play in a sport that they are interested in. Having been said, i'm speaking to principally “save” the football program provided at this school. I and as for everyone else should understand the risks this sport may take and also the long term effects it may cause, that’s why we are here today discussing this issue. I recognize the fact that elementary aged boys are too young to play tackle football. For those who don't understand that; it’s very

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