Parkland Student Emma Gonzlez Opens Up About Her Fight for Gun Control
"Adults are behaving like children."
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Harper's Bazaar
My Name is Emma González. Im 18 years old, Cuban and bisexual. Im so indecisive that I cant pick a favorite color, and Im allergic to 12 things. I draw, paint, crochet, sew, embroideranything productive I can do with my hands while watching Netflix.
But none of this matters anymore.
What matters is that the majority of American people have become complacent in a senseless injustice that occurs all around them. What matters is that most American politicians have become more easily swayed by money than by the people who voted them into office. What matters is that my friends are dead, along with hundreds upon hundreds of others all over the United States.
This started with, has been about, will always be for, all of us. And who are we? We are the people who died in the freshman building on Valentines Day at Douglas High, and the people who died in every mass shooting in U.S. history. We are everyone who has been shot at, grazed or pierced by bullets, terrorized by the presence of guns and gun violence in America. We are kids, we are parents, we are students, we are teachers. We are tired of practicing school shooter drills and feeling scared of something we should never have to think about. We are tired of being ignored. So we are speaking up for those who dont have anyone listening to them, for those who cant talk about it just yet, and for those who will never speak again. We are grieving, we are furious, and we are using our words fiercely and desperately because thats the only thing standing between us and this happening again.
Read more:
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a18715714/protesting-nra-gun-control-true-story/
I am continually astounded by these strong young women and men.