Gun Proliferation and Violence
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It is so dangerous in the area where I live. I cannot play outside at night because there are shootings. When I go to my room, I hear gunshots. We need to do something to get rid of gangs because they are the ones mostly involved. They need to go to school or work so they don’t hang out and cause trouble.
ELIZABETH GUERRERO
5th grade, Rowan Elementary School
Los Angeles
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