7th Heaven, Season 5

Ruthie:
This isn't just about Miss Riddle and me. When I thought about it, I'm not just angry that I'm in her class again. I'm angry about a whole lot of stuff. Are we tired of being told to be quiet?

Students:
Yeah!

Ruthie:
Are we tired of being made to feel stupid when we don't know something?

Students:
Yeah!

Ruthie:
Are we tired of not being able to ask questions?

Students:
Yeah!

Ruthie:
We're tired of having no choices and having grown-ups making bad choices for us.

Students:
Yeah!

Ruthie:
We are tired of eating bad school food. Ketchup as a vegetable? I don't think so.

Students:
Yeah!

Ruthie:
And if we have to learn about the stuff that doesn't interest us, why can't we also learn about the stuff that does interest us? Is it too much work to give us each individual assignments if we're willing to do them?

Students:
Yeah!

Ruthie:
And can't the adults do something about school safety? Aren't you scared that you're gonna get shot, or that someone else is gonna get shot? I am. There are a lot of angry kids around here. Why can't someone help them do something with their anger? I can tell you that it helps just to talk. And why can't someone help the kids who come to school hungry? It's not their fault their parents can't feed them. And why can't someone help the kids who get hit every night when they go home? Can't someone protect them? Won't someone help us? I don't just need a new teacher. We need a revolution!

Students:
Yeah!!! [they all stand up] Ruthie! Ruthie! Ruthie!