Melina Sordino and David Petrakis have the most inspiring quotes in the book. David is one of the few people that treat Melinda decently. His quote from the beginning of chapter 27 (First Amendment) is indicating that every citizen of any country should all have the same rights. David is mostly directly saying this to their teacher, Mr. Neck. Mr. Neck is supposedly opening a debate in the class that is related to “America should have closed her borders in 1900” (27.9). Immediately hands shoot up in the air. Lots of students speak out their thoughts but Mr. Neck tells them to sit down. David then stands up from his seat and stands up for what he believes is right. He thinks that everyone has the right to speak up about their own thoughts and