8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 8 'Will I die, miss?' Terrified Syrian boy suffers suspected gas attack

Two hours ago, a chemical bomb was dropped in Syria. Though this is not specific to American politics, I believe that it is necessary to address. Right now in my art class we are doing what's called the memory project, where we draw portraits of underprivileged children that don't always have access to the basic necessities. This year, we are drawing Syrian refugees, so this is especially relevant to me right now and it breaks my heart that this is happening to innocent children. A little boy was caught in what is thought to be a gas attack while he was watching planes outside. He was exposed to yellow smoke and rushed to the hospital, and upon arrival at the hospital, it was bombed with the same chemicals. Syrian children and adults are in constant fear of their lives and in need of help. Our efforts to help Syria are not enough when things like this are happening. The American government needs to take a stand and help provide for the Syrian refugees and take them into America, despite their refugee status. There should be no threat that if a child goes outside, they will be harmed with yellow gas.