It's the fourth of July, have you thought about freedom?
As a civilization we have come far, I don't doubt that. Everyday we keep fighting, to be accepted, to be openly free, to have a voice.
However, I don't feel like we have freedom, definitely not freedom of speech.
There are so many different types of people, persecuted everyday for just being themselves. It's not fair or right that these people should be attacked. No one should be attacked for who they love, who they are, skin color or beliefs.
I'm a firm believer in having discussions. If you disagree with someone, don't silence them, talk to them. You don't have to agree with what they say or think, but you will at least have made an attempt to understand why they think the way that they do.
If you cannot listen to them, walk away.
If you cannot look at them, look away.
Conflict and anger usually lead to more conflict and anger.
The way I see it, we are all the same, treat others as you wish to be treated.
Freedom of speech, freedom to belief, freedom to love and freedom to be yourself.
Celebrate how far we've come, but know that we have a lot further to go.
~Katie~
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