Violence has been a problem in America since the colonies were first established. During the past ten years, there have been many acts of violence performed in schools throughout the nation. Many arguments have been brought forward as to what all of this violence has stemmed from. What has led these children to bring guns and bombs into schools and perform such horrifying acts? “Littleton Massacre Seems So…American” by Charlie James and Chuck Shelton’…showed first 75 words of 748 total…

…showed last 75 words of 748 total…He closes by saying “We are giving mixed messages to our youth and we react in horror rather than embrace the America we once were rather than the America we say we are trying to become…” (James, 476) Now the author is putting words into his readers mouth, telling us what we are doing. Let the readers decide for themselves. Present your message clearly with support and statistics, and let the reader form their own opinions.