Civic Engagement In A Community

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In the past few years there has been many hate crimes documented in the USA. Being a brown-Muslim immigrant I feel that I am the highest tension of being publicly assaulted compared to others. But I am fortunate enough to say that I live in a nice community where people are kind and sympathetic that I never faced any such situation. Freedom of religion and speech gives people the ability to speak their opinions. But, there are some people who utilize those advantages to harm others. They use harsh words against other group of people and make them feel inferior. This is where civic engagement comes in place. In a community everyone has the right to say accordingly. It protects their freedom. If someone sees that other people are causing harm

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