I've been reading and listening to the news over the last few days as the anger over the Quran burning at a Florida church has dominated the airwaves. I've listened to people in class talk about it. This is great. Create a dialogue, let others know it is unacceptable, stand up and let your opinions be heard. We are at a scary moment in American history where fear is too present in our lives.
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness." Burning 200+ Qurans on Sept. 11 is the ultimate example of selfishness. On a national day of tragedy, we should be remembering those who lost their lives and pledging to work towards a BETTER society, not running away from it.
I implore YOU to do something. Be it something simple or grand, do it. Are you someone that doesn't vote? Then VOTE. Upset at your elected officials? Write them an email. (Trust me, they do read them). Have a lot of free time? Volunteer (I know several great organizations in Seattle) or work on a political campaign. It is an eye opening experience.
Unfortunately this post will be lost in the daily grind of life. But I hope it reaches a few people and gets them to think.
"You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result.” -Ghandi
It is because we live in a country founded on tolerance, acceptance and basic rights that this church is free to burn the Qurans. I'm in total agreement that they have the freedom to do this, guaranteed by the Constitution. BUT that does not mean we need to accept it.
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