When students across the United States walked out [of class] we did not receive the response we needed. We did not see the legislation that we continue to need. I march because, even though we will face consequences for the walkout on [Wed., March] 14, we saw little to no response from the local and national leaders. Parents, voters, I urge you to use your civic responsibility to save the lives of your children.
We are the children, nieces, nephews, little brothers and sisters, and friends, and we are dying. Please, use your vote. Vote politicians supported by the National Rifle Association out of office. Use your vote to establish comprehensive gun legislation.
We have had to yell and march and scream to get your attention. Please do not let this all be in vain. I march, quite literally, for my life. Will you support me?
Hannah is an 8th grader and one of the organizers of March For Our Lives Atlanta, a youth-led, nonpartisan call for common sense gun legislation. The march is set to kickoff at 11 a.m. this Saturday, March 24, at the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
The youth organizers of March For Our Lives Atlanta are speaking up through VOX. To share your voice, your story, your opinion, email editor@voxatl.org or click here. Include your age and school if applicable, and we’ll email you back if we have questions.
