We’re the victims, and we’re also the change

During the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., we asked demonstrators: What are your thoughts on the argument that students are “too young” to weigh in on the gun control debate?

If you can get shot and murdered by guns, I think you have the right to have an opinion. Emma Friedman Silver Spring, Md.

I think that (pro-gun people) are too old to know what’s going on in high schools. This is our lives at stake. I don’t think they should be the ones who are deciding what happens to us. Ethan Goldman Durham, N.C.

If the adults aren’t talking about (gun control), we should be the ones. If they’re not taking action, it has to go into our hands. We’re the future. We’re the change. Maddie Larson Newtown, Conn.

One day we’re all going to be 18 and we should start thinking about policies as soon as possible. David Oman Poolesville, Md.

I’m just so angry that the National Rifle Association isn’t doing anything. It’s really unfair that it’s discrediting us, since we’re so affected by this.

I’m going to canvass and raise awareness for this issue. Caroline Dana Reston, Va.

If I’m old enough to vote, how am I too young to have an opinion? I’m voting for the officials who are also for gun reform. Rachel Mills Claremont, Del.

I would like the NRA to see us all out here today and know that we are here, and we are challenging it. And I hope that it is scared and that it’s ready for us. Elena Keller Raleigh, N.C.

They are leading us. These kids are not too young. We let them down, so they’re doing the work. Linda Burton Baltimore