“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. (Matthew 5:14)
America prides itself for being the leader of the free world. This nation may have fallen short when reaching for the dream of providing liberty and justice for all. But that desire to obtain greatness remains strong in our collective consciousness. The world sees this and watches to see what we will do next.
Yes, we value freedom of speech. The people who loudly encourage xenophobia, picking a fight, and a lack of tolerance for diversity should not be silenced. Anyone who thinks it is OK to hurl petty insults instead of engaging in polite debate can feel free to waste his breath. Speeches filled with fear-mongering and outright hate will not be censored. Yet, there is no reason why these unpleasant voices cannot be drowned out by talk about how America is going to live up to its potential. The majority wins in a democracy. Let more of us boldly speak up, rejecting all unproductive and divisive behavior.
It is time to get our house in order.
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