Why are people shooting? Some people are getting shot for no reason. Why are people fighting? Some people are just beating people for no reason. Why do people have gangs? Sometimes gangs lead to killing, shooting and robbing. Why do police shoot if they don’t know it’s a real gun? Sometimes people get killed or hurt for no reason. Stop the violence.

KEASIA ANTHONY, sixth grade

Richmond

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Please stop gun violence and fake guns. A kid got shot and killed by the cops for having one. And can you also be stronger with gun laws? Can you also sell guns to people with licenses? Can you also stop bullying? And fighting? Lots of kids have been getting hurt or even killed from that stuff.

TALYAH CROSS, sixth grade

Richmond

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The Lincoln Mews Community Center thinks gun violence needs to stop. Guns are bad for everybody, especially young children. Young children don’t need to use guns, especially if they are playing with guns. Guns can kill people and young children. Please change the gun laws.

KHALIYAH PHILLIPS, eighth grade

Richmond

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I think gun violence should be stopped. Sometimes I feel scared to go outside because somebody might shoot me. I think it should be stopped because some people might feel like me. I feel sorry for people who lose a family member.

MON’TAJA RICHARDSON, fifth grade

Richmond

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Americans own 270 million to 310 million guns. Underage youths are getting guns. Suicide is higher in countries where people own a lot of guns. In the United States, most suicides are committed by guns. Stop making guns!

CHRISTOPHER WASHINGTON, sixth grade

Richmond

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I think people should be a certain age to buy guns. In 2010, 82.8 percent of murder victims ages 10 to 24 were killed by guns. I think guns should be used for protection.

RAPHAEL WASHINGTON, sixth grade

Richmond