Hate Speech v. Free Speech
Practice Positive Activism
The way to enact changes in our world is to strive to change our little part of it. We may not be able to simply change the world in which we live, but we can certainly improve things within our sphere of influence. We do this by actively engaging the people around us and determine how our life experiences might contribute to the type of change we are striving to achieve. For example, to change the way our children are taught in school, we must do more than just complain about it to our neighbors. One way to do this is by attending a School Board meeting, talk about the changes you would like to see, and demonstrate that you are willing to work toward that change. To take it a step further, you could compete for a seat on the Board by putting yourself out there as a candidate.
Activism is an intentional act taken to bring about change. It is not a passive approach to a problem but seeks to engage in the discussion of the topic, evaluate the position of others, and proactively working toward the objective. Activism is not “my way or the highway” but a means to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to the issue at hand. We all have a role to play to bring about change and avoiding controversy or confrontation is a choice we should not make. However, if we are to achieve consensus on an idea we must engage in the discussion and…
