“You have to stand up for some things in this world.” Marjory Stoneman Douglas once said. In the science fiction book, Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Luke is a young boy called a shadow child, a third child forbidden by the government. Luke isn't allowed to go outside anymore because of the new big houses popping up, and the woods going down. One day he sees an unfamiliar face in one of the houses, and he is so eager to go over.…
Mahatma Ghandi once said, “It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there'll be any fruit. But that doesn't mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what results come from your action.…
When Justin Turner smacked the game-winning home run for the Dodgers on Sunday night, announcers, sportswriters, bloggers and fans all called it the same thing: a “walk-off.” Unknown as recently as the 1970s and 1980s, the term “walk-off” for a game-ending hit has become as comfortable a part of the baseball lexicon as “balls” and “strikes.” And it’s spreading.…
“Stand up for what you believe in even if you’re standing alone. ”-Sophie Scholl. Not many people will stand up for what they believe in if it’s unpopular or goes against societies unwritten rules, but being able to do that shows courage. The book Fahrenheit 451 shows that taking risks for something not many people believe in and standing up for it can change someone’s opinion for the better.…
Everyone wants to do the right things in one way or another. Would you put yourself out in a situation to do it? By putting yourself out in the world it may cause a difference or start a reaction. Even when you believe it won’t have any change where you’re at, but it is something you must fulfill. You are supposed to risk everything to stand up for what you believe in, because that’s what your morals say is right.…
It is everybody’s responsibility to stand up for a social issue; it is a necessary for us and for our…
People who dare to stand up and act for change share one thing in common: personal experiences that give them real understanding of the wrongs being…
Harrison Bergeron In the short story, Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Harrison stood up for what he believed. Similarly to Harrison, a couple of people I know felt they needed to stand up for what they believed in. Many people don’t stand up for what they believe in because of fear. While everyone else was afraid to rebel and stand up for what they thought was right, Harrison, who was just fourteen years old, was able to escape from jail.…
It is important for people to take a stand when injustice occurs because some people may not be able to stand up for what they believe in, if people choose to stand up for what they believe in they…
Every Life Matters I really only started understanding the meaning of abortion once one of my mom’s friends had one. Before that I had very little knowledge about abortion. My parents have always taught me to stand by what I believe and that others may have different beliefs. They always told me that I would meet people that would disagree with me and what I believe not only when it came to these kind of topics but many other things as well. Being told that, they told me to always respect people’s beliefs and their points of view because everyone has the right to stand by what they believe, just like I do.…
Joshua Giddings and The Gag Rule Having a strong opinion is one thing, but it takes a large amount of courage to follow through and fight in what you believe in, even if it means to try and change a country for the better. Joshua Giddings was an American attorney, abolitionist, and politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1838-1859. He was censured in Congress for violating the Gag rule, under which he defended slaves gaining their freedom. When someone is censured, it is a formal expression of severe disapproval, and is later voted in the Congress if necessary for expulsion. He introduced a series of resolutions to the House during an uneasy time in Congress when things many were changing.…
Growing up as an American citizen has been a privilege for me which I do not take for granted. Considering all of the blessings that have been bestowed onto me, I feel as though it is my obligation to give back to this country. My responsibility of being a good citizen, includes supporting what I believe to be all peoples' natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In an effort to protect the first of these rights, I support the Pro-Life movement.…
Ralph Waldo Emerson in “Self Reliance” statement is very true because following what you believe goes a long way. To follow what you believe can guide you to a great outcome. Rosa Parks fought for the front seat of the bus when they weren’t allowed. She was fighting for what she believed in and for that it gave people the courage to fight for equality.in the end this was a great impact in the fight for equality. Believing in you can inspire other people to do the same.…
In the article Rough Justice by Alejandro Reyes “No matter how harsh your punishments, you’re not going to get an orderly society unless the culture is in favor of order.” It is important for people to take a stand on issues of justice in society. Three reasons it is important for people to stand on issues of justice in society is that people should stand up to change things that are wrong and turn them right, people represent others who can’t represent themselves, and people should be treated equally. People should stand up to change things that are wrong and turn them right, “We are not subjects, you are not the sovereign either, so long as it is your endevour to control us with justice and love, we will let you do so.”…
For instance, Martin Luther King Jr. risked his own life to stand up for what he believed was right. In a quote by King, he says, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” King is saying that no matter what you can do, you have to keep pushing forward.…