We are fighting for change. Just in 2018, as of February 26, there have been 18 school shootings. 21 have died, 40 have been injured. After the most recent one, the Parkland shooting, our generation has risen up to fight for gun control, gun restrictions, or support for the mentally ill. Parkland shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez said at an anti-gun rally, “We are going to change the law.” Ultimately, what Gonzalez is saying is that we are tired of waiting around for adults to protect us, and when they don’t, we will take it on ourselves to fight to protect ourselves and our peers. This, in and of itself, is incredibly important, because it elucidates the impression that because we are tired of waiting around, we will advocate the change and
