Edna Chavez: "I learned to duck bullets before I learned to read"

"Arming teachers will not work. Zero tolerance policies do not work. They make us feel like criminals," said California teen Edna Chavez. "We should feel supported and empowered in our schools"
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[@artistshmartist7194]

Her words pierced through my soul I'm literally crying I can feel her pain I CAN FEEL HER PAIN😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 her words give me goosebumps

[@katie323]

Once again, I’m so happy I’m not an American. The toxic way they treat their young citizens is absolutely vile....no child should fear their lives getting an education. This is something that should’ve been dealt with decades ago. Yet, here they are in 2018 with the same issues.

[@MemE-sb4pm]

Katie x which is why I want to leave America ;-;

[@katie323]

thebeepbot Exactly, and now the issues at the Mexican border. I don’t understand how you can deport people off stolen land...

[@MemE-sb4pm]

Katie x yeah the settlers here stole this land from the Natives and people seem to not remember that

[@zxcvbnmzxcvbnm-vv4mu]

Katie x+ It's not our fault you know. People are messed up in anyplace. Every place has their problems

[@zxcvbnmzxcvbnm-vv4mu]

This can happen anywhere, but I hope it changes, I'm happy I live in a very uncrowded town, but it can still happen anywhere, we got one or two lockdowns before because a few towns away a shooter walked the streets, no innocents killed I don't think

[@dietdewnyc]

“You see the melanin on his skin turn gray” I’m in tears

[@jorgeub27]

Man she's not talking about school shootings. South Central there's robberies people get shot all the time it's not in school. I to live in south-central I'm not going to say exactly where but it's around Slauson. I have a family and the only thing this going to do is take away my ability to defend my family in my house

[@squashhead1374]

I'm sure this kid would protest if the police policed your neighborhood. She calls it racial profiling but wants her neighborhood changed. She make no sense.

[@jorgeub27]

belle mcellis hey I never said anything about Jews that's not my comment.

[@jorgeub27]

belle mcellis please let me reword that I never mentioned race in my comment

[@alexbarton7166]

Teamototo TV are u stupid

[@samanthamanley910]

jorgeub27 you can have your guns they are trying to ban assault rifles and make background checks and no loop holes because of gun violence

[@Aworology333]

"How many more childrens have to die?"

[@christinadobbs6877]

The pain of losing someone to gun violence never goes away....you are changed forever! I know....I have experienced it more than once in my life..,,,#NeverAgain....

[@donjon2023]

Sounds like you need to arm yourself.

[@rod.rigohh]

Christina Dobbs the pain of losing someone to drugs and alcohol never goes way either, not because it was a gun used to commit such atrocity makes it more hurtful.

[@bandccoresohio]

Christina Dobbs same here i watched a good friend get gunned down we were both 16....didnt make me want guns to go away.....made me want criminals to go away...

[@wolfplayer7815]

Christina Dobbs Same, my friend get shot in the back in Black Ops II. He got 360 no scoped.

[@wardog0327]

The pain of losing any loved one you don't forget.

[@cacianobeast]

Why is there no diversity of ideas? Why arent statistics and logic being discussed? Emotions are not an argument. Would a tyrannical government be able to take control of armed citizens?

[@leonardball5067]

cacianobeast, Votes for people of individual integrity is how we keep tyranny at bay. You can't stop a military force these days. The weapons of war are too powerful. The tyrant is in the WH now. He stirs up problems and takes money and power as we fight instead of unite.

[@cacianobeast]

Leonard Ball even if someone were to come with integrity sadly noone could vote for them, the best thing we can do is vote for people that will not increase government power, its clear that those controlling this event have the intention to rid civilians of guns, the worst possible outcome is to have a government with too much power, there is nothing worse than that as history will confirm, giving away our guns is suicidal to the youth of the future, i can gaurantee you right about now Venezuelans wish they had guns

[@gothatfunk]

@cacianobeast _" Would a tyrannical government be able to take control of armed citizens?"_ YES. When Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq, 95% of households had automatic weapons. The population was heavily armed, but that did not stop his brutal dictatorship. Let me ask you candidly - what actions/policies would the US Government have to display for you to conclude it was tyrannical? AND would you *personally* shoot US soldiers if that was the case?

[@SanaZub]

you really think a rally with millions of people is the appropriate time to discuss data and statistics?? bruh. they're just bringing light to the issue. and btw, all of these people have been affected by gun violence personally. THEY are the data. THEY are the statistic. oh, and rallies are all about emotions if you didn't realize.. its Congress' job to represent the population and to present the data and stats to enact change.

[@lmbrjackjackson1967]

Edna Chavez is inspiring. The March shows great hope for change.

[@youtubearchive3668]

Lmbrjack jackson Is that so bot?

[@ninalisa2303]

USA FIRST These are the next generation voters. smile Oh and before you say stfu take note stfu and now back to your echo chamber...

[@suspicioususer]

Don't count out the silent majority of kids who don't want gun control

[@deploribusunum3894]

Lmbrjack jackson I guess so if she's 15 years old and just learning to read?

[@theflanman1986]

So will all the gang members turn in their ALREADY ILLEGAL GUNS now?

[@orlandomichaca2556]

Yass South Central !! I ALSO LIVED IN SOUTH CENTRAL MY WHOLE LIFE

[@igorcorreia9516]

She gave me the chills

[@Pomiferous]

Feelings have led me astray more than a few times.

[@scrotumleech509]

Bondee101 cringe times ten

[@igorcorreia9516]

WhatsHappening783402 wow if talk like that to everyone i wonder how "not stupid "you seem to be.

[@Vention1MGTOW]

*+igor cesar correia ribeiro* *>She gave me the chills* If the threat of an armed home owner is removed, local thugs will kick in her door and rape her every tuesday. She's going to be very very sore. That's what's happening in Venezuela. She fled that sort of thing and now she wants to turn our country into a failed state like her native country.

[@igorcorreia9516]

Vention1MGTOW i agree that you can have a weapon to defend yourself but it is true that something can be done to protect kids.Not to say they have to take guns, just a little more control of it.

[@shinebabyshine.]

Damn she’s powerful

[@brwils3378]

She needs to go to the Mexican people and tell them this bull crap.

[@lorenzoamador3363]

ya,ya..now eat your tide-pod...

[@henrry889]

she is very very very weak. The moment someone tries to take the guns they will be shot to death

[@xEXx187]

come on really? why cuz she can put one word infont of the other unlike most Hispanic females now a days?Stop it.

[@deploribusunum3894]

Jai the Conqueror So is the smell of a outhouse.

[@TheNoirMirror]

Why is this about race again? I thought this was about gun control, not pointing out who commits the most gun violence?

[@aiyana4797]

She didn't say anything about who commits the most gun violence. She was talking about the 2 biggest victims of gun violence.

[@elizabethagain5057]

Because us minorities have faces gun violence for our whole lives. And now white peoples are having the same problem they want to put it on all news channels. So this is our chance to speak up

[@takwa2400]

Commander Shepard but tell me who commits the most school, stabbing a mhm Caucasians

[@lucyrodriguez971]

wow! love her confidence! Love this girl!

[@WamuyuGatheru]

Wow. Did someone say these are kids? These are smart Americans ready for showtime

[@igorcorreia9516]

Wamuyu Gatheru i like how u say smart americans

[@henrry889]

they are brainwashed idiots along with all the sheeple who gave you 28 thumbs up.

[@TheStevenrobinson]

HAHA LOL

[@TheStevenrobinson]

Get it? Ready for Showtime....Let that sink in for a second lol.

[@deploribusunum3894]

Wamuyu Gatheru That's because their handlers wrote their speeches. Anyone who wrote their own or wouldn't follow the agenda wasn't allowed to speak. Like Meadows brother.

[@t6667778]

Legalizing drugs is the answer to the violence in her neighborhood. Stopping guns is impossible.

[@patriciaegan8149]

Great point on internships and empowering through education. The street weapons are difficult to detect but I do believe weapon detection is needed in public places, in every community.

[@leonardball5067]

Another brave student. I do think we need to rethink voting age and let younger people vote.

[@henrry889]

I do think we need to shoot anyone in the face who attempts to take our guns.

[@andreingramakadjscrewrip7372]

Leonard Ball NO! Us teens are idiots. These kids are the exception, but most of us aren't mature yet because we've barely started living life.

[@leonardball5067]

Fergie, If you're really a teen and feel this way, it's ok. However at 20%, probably 30%, of adults who vote are in the same boat.

[@andreingramakadjscrewrip7372]

Leonard Ball Fair enough.

[@leonardball5067]

WeSeeAll, Most young people I know are more politically astute than my old friends are.

[@lissetegl1403]

YES EDNA, GO OFF!!!!! WE ARE THE FUTURE AND WE WILL OVERPOWER!

[@heydibear1079]

Very proud of all these kids. Speak your truth!!! Edna L. Chavez thank you for representing our community mija. I couldn’t help but reminisce my childhood and cried with you as you read your speech. Thank you! #enoughisenough #southlosangeles✊🏼

[@Fearless11on12to13]

Every single time my older sister hears about a school shooting, she texts me and tells me she loves me. Every time she hears about a high school shooting, she hopes and prays it not my school or any of our loved ones high school. Your older sister shouldn't be worried about that stuff. She should be texting you and calling you about how your grades are or if you're having fun doing activities in school.

[@triciaohara2010]

Brava, chica. You make us teachers proud beyond words.

[@dirkdiggler8093]

Oh yes, the indoctrinated boomers who were sold the "free love" lie, that in turn became spinster feminists who embrace abortion with open arms, loves the fact that they're allowed to brainwash another generation of young people who will take their Marxist dogma into every vestige of American society. Not surprising. You people are sick.

[@JustAGuyWhoLovesLife]

Yet another dumb lib teacher of today, infecting the minds of the young and weak. Brava!

[@dreamsday4028]

Tricia O'Hara thank you for your support. Great teacher's in hard communities really make a difference.

[@bartlarsson6432]

Time to retire, Tricia.

[@squashhead1374]

I bet she does. Falling right in line.

[@Gigipop7]

Yesssss Latina women represent

[@mischr13]

Itzel Hernandez, yes

[@henrry889]

tyrant

[@ivancastillo661]

Itzel Hernandez to bad she doesn't care that Mexicans get slaughtered in MEXICO cause they dont have a 2nd amendment..........but i bet she knows that.........

[@Dreggy990]

Did you assume her race and gender she might identify as a Chinese man

[@Gigipop7]

Dreggy 9 ok that make no sense

[@mgarcia6623]

This is very true. I lived in Mexico for the first 10 years of my life and I learned what to do incase someone starts firing when Im at home, the car, or at the store. When I moved to the US, I thought it would be different. It seemed like the place to be. But now the same rules apply as it did back when I was in Mexico.

[@GodMath7]

Your voice is needed because it powerful.

[@goodiesofall4426]

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 KJV. God bless your heart Amen. Si confesamos nuestros pecados, El es fiel y justo para perdonarnos los pecados y para limpiarnos de toda maldad. 1 Juan 1:9 LBLA. Dios los bendiga Amen.

[@waypasthadenough]

The crazies won't be helped by the culture war. Waking up is hard to do: www.freekentucky.com/waking-up-is-hard-to-do/ The purposes of gods and golden rules www.freekentucky.com/the-purposes-of-gods-and-golden-rules/ What to teach your kids www.freekentucky.com/what-to-teach-your-kids/ A few things that might matter: www.freekentucky.com/a-few-things-that-might-matter-or-the-basics-part-two/ A conspiracy to indoctrinate, or “What is an education?”: www.freekentucky.com/a-conspiracy-to-indoctrinate-or-what-is-an-education/ Why choose one version of authoritarianism over another? It's time for a global Bill of Rights www.freekentucky.com/no-sacred-cows-or-a-new-global-bill-of-rights/ We can send the sacred, or scared, cows to Australia The most important things to do: www.freekentucky.com/the-most-important-things-to-do/ What’s the ultimate question?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6vSoKCYaNajqsk

[@goodiesofall4426]

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Psalm 14:1 KJV. God bless your heat Amen. [ El hombre necio y malvado ] [ Para el director del coro. Salmo de David. ] El necio ha dicho en su corazón: No hay Dios. Se han corrompido, han cometido hechos abominables; no hay quien haga el bien. Salmos 14:1 LBLA. Dios bendiga tu corazón Amen.

[@brainxtc2171]

Beautiful.

[@scrotumleech509]

BrainXTC horrible mindless millennial being exploited..she knows nothing.

[@henrry889]

This speech made me puke all over my keyboard.

[@marmarfamily7907]

This is your country? It's sad that people are even thumbs up your comments. You understand your opinion is not needed on these videos. If you don't agree with the march, and you're a Trump supporting racist, go watch something else. This is a time where people are grieving and we're working together to make something great happen. Go ahead and keep being the way you are. Pray to Jehovah to seek your happiness.

[@donjon2023]

Erika Erikson. Are you serious? If you believe that, your lost beyond help.

[@donjon2023]

Marissa Martinez. First of all, Christ is they way and the light. 2nd asking government to control the people more is never great. Also I’m Hispanic and voted Trump, so quit repeating that trump stuff. Get a mind of your own and quit repeating what you hear on tv and liberal professors.

[@yomomma2546]

Nun of this would be possible without my man Nickolas Cruz....let give him thxs for his sacrifice THANK YOU NICK!!!!!!

[@djanirajoseph2468]

This legit made me cry😭😭❤

[@chriswhite3198]

she's great!

[@nancymesek]

That was powerful Outside looking in, I can’t believe it’s taken this long for Americans to fight back. I hope it works!

[@samhouston1673]

She is a Mexican.

[@nancymesek]

Sam Houston No, she’s an American citizen.

[@nancymesek]

David E LOL, tell Native American that. Your ignorance and racism is mind boggling to educated people.

[@nevejung8794]

nancy Mesek: you are the worst kind of sheep, vile, ignorant and utterly braindead...a husk of a human

[@nancymesek]

Neve Jung Just how many countries have you lived in, let alone traveled extensively?

[@t6667778]

Legalize drugs...end the war on drugs.

[@sarailazo777]

so touching

[@drakekohatsu777]

Well Said...Keep up the good work....

[@Zechsy]

These bots must cost a pretty penny.

[@Aworology333]

lol okay

[@alexocasio-gomez5267]

Notice how they close up on the homies throwing gang signs when she shouts "el sooltay Los Angeles".

[@Itzviagems]

Totally agree!

[@Blox117]

the only thing i noticed is that if she dodge bullets before learning how to read then she is a reallllyyyy slooooww learner

[@cacianobeast]

If you take a blank mind and simply learn a little about the history of civilizations, basic logic will tell you that disarming civilians while leaving the government with the weapons is literally the worst outcome

[@henrry889]

don't worry. They will learn the hard way. grabbing the gun and getting shot to death :)

[@carlosa.n5100]

Russian Bot

[@sandrawiley1755]

cacianobeast My goodness, someone who sees this thing for what it is.

[@nathanielthrush5581]

cacianobeast this is not a movement to disarm civilians. It is a movement to create comprehensive gun control laws so that people like Nikolas Cruz can't obtain one.

[@leandro6285]

But what "comprehensive gun control", can they be more specific please. I haven't heard of a single precise legislation that they've put up to discuss.

[@gabrielperez9747]

Que coraje , edna eres un ejemplo morra, puro Los Ángeles

[@xung3990]

she actually talked about funding mental health resources!! she has the right idea.

[@spikegoons7149]

Don't blame the 3 police officers standing outside, letting the kids get shot. Don't blame the police department or the CIA after the to be shooter was warned of several times. Don't blame the school shooter himself. BLAME THE GUN!

[@len-ti8lz]

Ummm..wrong blame the people that have that mindset and what ever triggered their emotions to take theses specific actions towards others so in all blame the human race for being out of control towards each other

[@spikegoons7149]

The world will never be perfect that makes no sense.

[@gianna1534]

W3RD0 yes you should blame the shooter, but also the gun

[@GG-sy1ih]

W3RD0 and why give up trying?

[@spikegoons7149]

sorry i disagree, you can't blame the gun at all

[@FloofyMinari]

1:23 Lol. Gun Violence? More like Gang Violence. Honestly, how many gang members are running around with Legal Firearms in south L.A

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

Still guns, still violence, still must end..

[@suspicioususer]

I'm sure those gang members will cooperate with police in turning their firearms in

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

@ Brandon Michaels. 1. Where do all of you cowards, shaking in your boots, clutching your guns, get the idea that gun legislation means forceful confiscation? I don't recall but one or two people, including YOUR president, even suggesting that. 2. Considering that much crime has it's roots in poverty, I think a buy-back program might actually yield results. Or do you object people willingly giving up their guns for cash? It worked in the cities where it was implemented, although briefly, in the 80s.

[@suspicioususer]

Laurette LaLiberte Buy backs? Because gang members would give up what they see as their means of protection in a neighborhood full of rival gangs for temporary monetary gain.

[@suspicioususer]

Fyi I don't even own a gun

[@_DanielFernandez_]

His name was not ricardo.... HIS NAME WAS ROBERT PULSON.

[@christiantorres8858]

This should be trending no 1

[@driftingbrandonc.6480]

5:38 Well an Officer who had a pistol did eliminate the school shooter in Maryland so...

[@MemE-sb4pm]

DriftingBrandon C. Yeah only one One cop did his job

[@nopo8011]

And a girl died.

[@jorobs4935]

No, the shooter killed himself.

[@notyouraveragenatural802]

This speech was my favorite 👏🏾👏🏾

[@e.kforever2197]

no matter how much people walk nothing will change

[@John-qz9py]

What's an AR-15 Good for? Hog hunting.

[@tommkc]

Stay strong Edna and continue to lead the youth. Try and get the older "OG" to get involved. They influence the streets.

[@DrSchwarz-gb4jr]

South LA has a gang problem not a gun problem.

[@TheLipito86]

Guys calm down ! It’s not the guns fault ! If anything get more guns ! Get trained and then you can protect yourself! Make our Guns Great Again!

[@defcon6665150]

she should teach all Americans this ducking bullets technique to save hundreds of lives. But I guess being on camera is better for her facebook account.

[@chrisfoxFL]

All these speeches are about emotion not about policies or reform they preach change but have no real plan or understanding of the issues at hand.

[@teentalex]

I’m here thinking about the IQ distribution among this speakers and crowd

[@nievedonnelly2154]

The physics channel what do you think it is out of interest

[@teentalex]

Henry Henry I wasn’t aware I was writing a college paper.

[@nolasway878]

Okay I'm crying now. For the love of god start listening to your kids America. As a teacher listening here in London this is breaking my heart. We are so heavily influenced by you guys. Is this what we should expect here eventually?

[@imloved53]

Mija this is public high school not collage. Seriously what your demanding will never happen. Your in school to learn not to have all these extra amenities to better the students. Demand what is realistic. You want change, than be the change!!!

[@stuffnuns]

I really do hope those who hold the power were listening. Because, if they were not, they will hold power not much longer. We will rise and use our numbers and voices and votes to bring real change FOR our children and our future. Thank you, Edna.

[@amandagodoy1458]

Mitchel Evans We also have the right to say what we what to say. But there is a limit to how far the 1st can go.

[@donjon2023]

Mitchel Evans . Self Righteous

[@MarksTech]

I just joined the NRA.

[@leonardball5067]

They'll spend your money to make more commercials to sell their product. It's a good model for them. Not to many industries have figured out how to get people to pay for their advertising. They've got you and your money.

[@MarksTech]

Leonard Ball Lol except I’ve never in my life have seen an NRA commercial or anything. In fact; I didn’t even know about them until 3 weeks ago. Sounds like you don’t know what you’re talking about there, bud. Once you join, you get much more than you think. Weapons training, gun protection, lawyer, etc.

[@krninja22]

Awesome. Welcome!

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Stricter gun control is on its way.

[@MarksTech]

Kay Muldoon there’s over 25,000 gun laws. It’s the most carefully watched over “right” that we have. Clearly, nothing works. Back in my grandparents days, kids brought rifles into school to go hunting afterwards. Funny enough, no schools got shot up. But for some reason, it’s happening now. It’s not a gun problem, it’s a people problem.

[@enriqueperez1714]

The problem is that criminals have more access to guns than law abiding citizens

[@infernothedamned4998]

This girl was born in South LA,not mexico.One some parts of South LA are really violent.She was a little child when ducking bullets and if the adults with her had guns as well she still would be ducking bullets.I believe she wrote her own speech as gun violence is something many kids can relate to.

[@conniepratt2039]

SO PROUD OF YOU, BABY GIRL~😉

[@roaddog4334]

(People v. Virgil (2011) 51 Cal.4th 1210, 1263.)   On May 30, 2009, Ricardo Chavez and David C. were together in the City of Paramount.   Chavez was a member of the Paramount Varrio San Streets (San Streets) gang, a primarily Hispanic gang.   David C. was at one time a member of the Compton Varrio 132nd Street gang.   Chavez lived in a neighborhood claimed by the Paramount Gundry Bloc Crips (Gundry Bloc Crips), a primarily African-American gang.   The San Streets and Gundry Bloc Crips gangs were rivals.   On May 30, Chavez tagged-placed gang-related graffiti-on a wall in the neighborhood.   The wall was in an area claimed by the Gundry Bloc Crips. caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1587060.html

[@samhouston1673]

Blacks and Browns don't get along. Old news.

[@compereevents]

Road Dog lol, you had time to actually look this up? Smh. Truely sad.

[@mrnoname315]

They blame others for their own actions. When are these people going to take responsibility for their community? When ICE comes to deport these gangbangers they are also the ones that won't cooperate and their politicians also impede the law enforcers from doing their jobs, and then they turn around and blame law abiding citizens?

[@gothatfunk]

Road Dog, what's your point? Are you insinuating that gun violence can be ignored if related to gangs?

[@gothatfunk]

Both things can be true - it can be a senseless killing AND gang violence. Unless you think it makes sense to blow someone away for graffiti?

[@nmbr8of11]

powerful touching and heart wrenching ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

[@pauline4877]

Damn, this movement is so strong❤

[@janakpanke4487]

Youthquake

[@parkersmith324]

Lives in sanctuary city and wonders why you duck from flying bullets.

[@Laya914]

Parker Smith she shouldn’t have to

[@hamthehamster1892]

This comment was one hundred percent unneeded and uncalled for.

[@watermelon6093]

Dam. Rip to Ricardo,her mom,and sister.

[@ronaldraygun5407]

The people that should really be ashamed are those that work at LA Unified School District.

[@killintime165]

Did the Rothschilds pay for all this

[@tyger5645]

Ivans 24/7 guitar did the NRA pay you to say that?

[@henrry889]

Ivans 24/7 guitar hey look, you triggered some communists.

[@vilecrocodile9171]

Seriously, who is paying for all this? Hoodies, permits, security. Not cheap.

[@killintime165]

Vile Crocodile - it's definitely some higher Elite communist for sure! If they can't beat us in an election they're going to use Mass psychological manipulation in an attempt to defeat us

[@yukidejesus1956]

1. You live in South LA 2. You go to Arts school Ok? Aren't the people that owns guns and shooting around there are gang members? Mostly come from Mexico? Or other countries that come here for better opportunities but then end up becoming a gang member? I'm not sure what you are trying to advocate?

[@nopo8011]

Mental health programs. Mentorship for the youth. Paid internships. Preventative measures. Hellooo pay attention.

[@knunyabeasewhacks8744]

Removing guns from the good people who would stop a bad guy in his tracks, is like removing the fire extinguishers because you don't want a fire.

[@LenyR0SE]

These kids are amazing.

[@xEXx187]

You also learned how to Tweet, Facebook, use filters, and ask for the new iPhone for Christmas before ducking for bullets.

[@dirkdiggler8093]

Always with the oppression hierarchy with you people. Coming Summer 2020, the Oppression Olympics! See whites commit suicide because of their privilege! See Mexican children burn American flags because they're precious minorities that should have legal immunity!

[@carlosa.n5100]

RUSSIAN BOT

[@hoseokl1119]

Idiot

[@enriqueevv]

And you learned how to make the wrong jokes at the wrong time before learning how to read

[@xEXx187]

Prestige King. Thank you

[@dragonsKeeper210]

Speaking with a different language doesn’t make your argument stronger...

[@wanaasuncion749]

People can talk in any language they want but is that the issue we are addressing here? NO, we are here to discuss the real problem gun violence, so if you don’t have nothing good to say, just don’t say anything Please.

[@dragonsKeeper210]

juana asuncion the actual issue was actually caused by a failure in trusting the FBI to do their job. And I never said she can’t speak in that language, but she uses this tactic to create sympathy for her. If we want pure answers, we need to hit the source of the issue. And you haven’t done your research apparently.

[@dragonsKeeper210]

Chelsea Alvarenga she promotes the idea that since she is a minority, and she has experienced ANECDOTAL evidence of gun violence, she is an expert on the issue. Not necessarily true. Yes she has opinions, but read the statistics. More people are abused and killed with knives than guns. I’m not here to not advocate for gun control, I’m attempting to say that their arguments for it are weak.

[@jbratt6555]

This is America, the land of "We love everyone else more than ourselves. Way more!" So of course it does.

[@solodiamante]

Profound and painful. A future leader is giving us hope.

[@samhouston1673]

Yes, Mexico can use her once she is deported.

[@solodiamante]

Sam Houston another ignorant in the swamp.

[@katie323]

🙌🏻

[@makarsokolov8167]

I learned to sneak across the border before I learned to dodge bullets. Someone call ICE

[@KincadeCeltoSlav]

Thats what happens when you learn to read in your late teens....

[@giovannamexicano9694]

Andrew Kincade Incredible, you listened to her talk for seven minutes about gun violence and the problems that brown and black youth face, and all you chose to focus on was her accent. Not to mention that you don't even know when she learned to read but instead chose to twist her words and completely change them. Next time you decide to make a stupid comment, at least make sure you have the right information.

[@KincadeCeltoSlav]

If I need a Stupid Comment, Yours or "hers" are Readily Available. ;-)

[@lu_arevalo]

u just stupid

[@giovannamexicano9694]

Andrew Kincade Thank you for doing nothing to support your argument and further proving mine ;-)

[@nopo8011]

Andrew Kincade This young woman can read in two languages. How about you

[@novocastrianwinter9869]

Psyop!

[@Mecduhall91]

they lost her loved ones in south L.A like gun control is going to stop them from shooting each other.

[@sheezamann2724]

HONESTLY....if there was a WAY to control GREED....then violence would pretty much END.......

[@zNervouss]

WALL

[@SANITIZEDINC]

This young woman is heroic. Bravo!

[@ELCLAVE300]

Learning how to duck bullets before learning how to read is actually not a bad idea.

[@SanaZub]

wow, she is incredible

[@DJJuanitoFresh]

Jesus I can't believe she didn't learn to read until she was 17

[@okaykairelax]

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[@iamnotthedroidyouarelookin5298]

Getting rid of guns because you're afraid of the violence that could/has occur/occurred will produce irony from which the likes you've never seen

[@kassondrarasnic7548]

This young woman is smart beyond her years. I love her.

[@t6667778]

Arming teachers in Texas works.

[@patcnews3295]

the Only Way to Stop a Bad Guy With A Gun Is A Good Guy With A Gun Not Gun Laws

[@pauld293]

Ducking bullets huh, if you could only go back in time and teach all our fallen soldiers this mastered technique

[@princeofmoskova]

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

[@FutureCivilWarHero]

So as a resident of South LA and someone who's "lived there all your life", you know deal. So please tell us, how many of those gang murderers/slayings were done with legal firearms??? ill bet not too many.

[@SuperBranman011]

It’s terrible that we have to let KIDS go through this.. high schoolers... what is America?

[@valerie8407]

This is so heart breaking

[@eltaco461]

It's better to stop the problem then trying to fix it after it happened

[@marie3322]

This needs to come to and end!!!!

[@CarlosRodriguez-ej9hd]

THIS SPEECH IS OUR NEW REALITY, AND THIS REALITY WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING FOR EVER!!! I AM ALMOST 50', AND I KNOW THAT OUR KIDS WILL DO IT BETTER THAN US!!!

[@franklingonzales2477]

She needs a medal or a trophy for being a bullet doger.

[@badbob85037]

Why don't you use your Second Amendment and learn to shoot back because I don't think you can duck something going 1,500 foot a second

[@johnking3079]

Gang violence is a real thing.

[@cocclanleader2414]

Ive never seen so many people trying to take away their own rights

[@mia-9386]

She is absolutely amazing. Muchas besos para Edna ❤️❤️

[@locknezmunster]

Yeah, Edna? What policies do you have on illegal allens crossing the border with a pre existing criminal record?

[@jamiletteduenas4236]

Everyone should listen to the real pain we are yelling out we need a change just say that live your your life to the fullest because there might never be a next day