Due to recent events in a Florida school, teenagers have had enough. They are starting to speak up for their beliefs and say “enough is enough.” David Leonhardt, a Yale graduate working as a journalist for nearly 20 years, wrote an Op-Ed piece about the recent school walk-outs to stand up against gun violence.
This article describes Leonhardt’s daily commute to work. He noticed many children standing up for themselves, noting the diversity of the brave students. Leonhardt noted their bravery and continued to explain his gratitude for them, tying their beliefs into his and relating them to future political elections.
Leonhardt conveyed his ideas in a few ways. He mainly conveyed his points through the use of facts and emotional appeals. Since the date was March 14, it was going to be an emotional day since that date was famous for being a nation-wide school walkout This alone made the day emotional, but when Leonhardt noticed that “many [students] were carrying signs. They were headed to a gun protest outside the White House,” you could infer that it was going to be a powerful day. He concluded his article by stating the logistics of the event, stating “the students held a 17-minute silence outside the White House yesterday to honor the 17 victims from Parkland, Fla” (Leonhardt). Leonhardt showing this fact about the walkout shows he has a background of why the students are walking out which could help some readers if they are unaware of why so many teenagers are protesting.

Works Cited

Leonhardt, David. “Thank a Teenager.” New York Times, 15 Mar. 2018.