Note: This was my speech for 辩论 team, therefore it would be presented as a proper speech and not something for online viewing, take this into consideration while 阅读 this, thank you, and enjoy.
Imagine a world where 你 could be turned down from a job because 你 were black and your employer was a white man, a world where 你 can be pulled over and asked for citizenship for being a Mexican, a world in which 你 cannot marry the 爱情 of your life because 你 two were the same sex.
Welcome to America, friends.
The United States is 说 to be a free country, one with civility. 你 would think this due to people like Abraham 林肯 and Martin Luther King Jr. It would be.
Unfortunately, my friends, it is not.
Civility is the inherent worth and dignity of every person, thereby fostering a community of mutual respect.
First of all, let’s start with the state of Texas.
Texas is very notorious for its narrow-minded culture, and in my time living in Texas has shown this to be very true. An example of Texas’s uncivil manner is the GOP’s platform for criminalization of gay marriage. The Platform says that homosexuality “tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit and leads to the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.”
If I may, homosexuals do not tear at the fabric of society, its close-minded people who think this because it’s not what they were taught. They were taught they would go to “Hell” if they were homosexuals, and because it is not “natural” to them.
Homosexuals are no different than the average couple and will obviously not contribute to the breakdown of the family unit and lead to the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.
It also states that homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in public schools and “family” should not be redefined to include homosexual couples.
…Do I even need to explain that one?...
Moving away from Texas, let us go to Atheism in America.
Many try to disguise discrimination against non-believers as a moral issue. Gravely mirroring that which is used against homosexuals today and was used only decades 以前 against African-Americans. As acceptance for other minority groups and religions grows, Atheists will probably be the last to gain the protection under the 'PC' umbrella.
It has never been advantageous for religions to be accepting 或者 even tolerant of Atheism and doubters. Their smear campaigns, criticism, censorship and punishment of dissenting opinions throughout history still echoes today. It was seen strongest in the anti-communist era with McCarthyism and is now seen in areas dominated 由 radical Islam.
Shall I quote the past president, George H.W. Bush.
He said: "No, I don't know that Atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God."
How pleasant, and to think, this person is the Texan father of George W. Bush. Who was president of our country a mere 3 years ago.
Now, may I go on with my final topic of Mexican discrimination in Arizona?
The bill for immigration doesn’t seem frivolous at first glance, but take into consideration how these officers of the law figure out who to question, they couldn’t go around randomly asking everybody, no, that would be civil. They must look at the person at hand and ask them for citizenship, and who do they almost always question?
The Mexicans, of course.
Think about it, would 你 pull over the perky blonde in a sports car driving down the freeway, 或者 would 你 go after the Mexican man driving a Volkswagen with his wife and seven children? Who do 你 think was born outside the country?
Civility is much undervalued in race, religion, orientation, and appearance.
If you’re asking about appearance, hey, did 你 honestly think I would give a good speech dressed like this?
No, 你 most likely thought I would give a bias speech with no facts at all.
I guess 你 were wrong.
Now, I bid 你 all ado, but let me leave 你 with this.
Ignorance is not innocence, but mortal sin.
Imagine a world where 你 could be turned down from a job because 你 were black and your employer was a white man, a world where 你 can be pulled over and asked for citizenship for being a Mexican, a world in which 你 cannot marry the 爱情 of your life because 你 two were the same sex.
Welcome to America, friends.
The United States is 说 to be a free country, one with civility. 你 would think this due to people like Abraham 林肯 and Martin Luther King Jr. It would be.
Unfortunately, my friends, it is not.
Civility is the inherent worth and dignity of every person, thereby fostering a community of mutual respect.
First of all, let’s start with the state of Texas.
Texas is very notorious for its narrow-minded culture, and in my time living in Texas has shown this to be very true. An example of Texas’s uncivil manner is the GOP’s platform for criminalization of gay marriage. The Platform says that homosexuality “tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit and leads to the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.”
If I may, homosexuals do not tear at the fabric of society, its close-minded people who think this because it’s not what they were taught. They were taught they would go to “Hell” if they were homosexuals, and because it is not “natural” to them.
Homosexuals are no different than the average couple and will obviously not contribute to the breakdown of the family unit and lead to the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.
It also states that homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in public schools and “family” should not be redefined to include homosexual couples.
…Do I even need to explain that one?...
Moving away from Texas, let us go to Atheism in America.
Many try to disguise discrimination against non-believers as a moral issue. Gravely mirroring that which is used against homosexuals today and was used only decades 以前 against African-Americans. As acceptance for other minority groups and religions grows, Atheists will probably be the last to gain the protection under the 'PC' umbrella.
It has never been advantageous for religions to be accepting 或者 even tolerant of Atheism and doubters. Their smear campaigns, criticism, censorship and punishment of dissenting opinions throughout history still echoes today. It was seen strongest in the anti-communist era with McCarthyism and is now seen in areas dominated 由 radical Islam.
Shall I quote the past president, George H.W. Bush.
He said: "No, I don't know that Atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God."
How pleasant, and to think, this person is the Texan father of George W. Bush. Who was president of our country a mere 3 years ago.
Now, may I go on with my final topic of Mexican discrimination in Arizona?
The bill for immigration doesn’t seem frivolous at first glance, but take into consideration how these officers of the law figure out who to question, they couldn’t go around randomly asking everybody, no, that would be civil. They must look at the person at hand and ask them for citizenship, and who do they almost always question?
The Mexicans, of course.
Think about it, would 你 pull over the perky blonde in a sports car driving down the freeway, 或者 would 你 go after the Mexican man driving a Volkswagen with his wife and seven children? Who do 你 think was born outside the country?
Civility is much undervalued in race, religion, orientation, and appearance.
If you’re asking about appearance, hey, did 你 honestly think I would give a good speech dressed like this?
No, 你 most likely thought I would give a bias speech with no facts at all.
I guess 你 were wrong.
Now, I bid 你 all ado, but let me leave 你 with this.
Ignorance is not innocence, but mortal sin.
1. The coffee-flavored donut.
2. The ShamWOW!
3. Middle school 或者 any school in particular
4. Baseball cards
5. Jell-o with fruit/vegetable bits in it
6. Misquitoes
7. Bees!!!!!!!!
8. Wasps!!!!
9. People who think they have ESP
10. Math
11. The 爆米花 ball
12. A 唱歌 篮球 (yes they're real)
13. Hippopttomonstrousequippedillaphopia (fear of long words.)
14. Antelopes
15. automatic soap dispensers
2. The ShamWOW!
3. Middle school 或者 any school in particular
4. Baseball cards
5. Jell-o with fruit/vegetable bits in it
6. Misquitoes
7. Bees!!!!!!!!
8. Wasps!!!!
9. People who think they have ESP
10. Math
11. The 爆米花 ball
12. A 唱歌 篮球 (yes they're real)
13. Hippopttomonstrousequippedillaphopia (fear of long words.)
14. Antelopes
15. automatic soap dispensers
你 held it all in
I should’ve put the 火, 消防 out
你 were in pain and it’s all my fault
The days I fought with you
It stuck to me like glue
Baby I just kept hurting you
And it’s all my fault
你 bled but no one heard
你 were screaming, no one bothered to hear
I should’ve wiped away all your tears
This is my fault
So just forget about me
Babe I know this isn’t what 你 wanted it to be
你 were bleeding, crying, drowning, dying
I’m telling the truth this time, this time it’s my fault
Everything I ever did was my fault
I should’ve put the 火, 消防 out
你 were in pain and it’s all my fault
The days I fought with you
It stuck to me like glue
Baby I just kept hurting you
And it’s all my fault
你 bled but no one heard
你 were screaming, no one bothered to hear
I should’ve wiped away all your tears
This is my fault
So just forget about me
Babe I know this isn’t what 你 wanted it to be
你 were bleeding, crying, drowning, dying
I’m telling the truth this time, this time it’s my fault
Everything I ever did was my fault
你 guys having a good time?
I had the most unforgettable trip of my life, man it was amazing.
I know I took long to come back still not done yet one 更多 week probably xD
The most tiring trip of my life because it was with my family,so stressful 🥱 neverending action XD on road,camping,shopping,sightseeing, also got sick but it was just for three days^^ then there was some difficulties dealing with my grandpa because he was the slowest person when he gets out to go to the toilet it literally takes him 15 分钟 to come back to the car XD wasted so much time of my life almso 迷失 my temper but things went great :)
I got a new look too! sliver/black hair kinda look like 卡卡西 now 哈哈 xD jk I dont.
Sorry I can't reply to anyone right now^^
Have some of my breathtaking 摄影 shots, enjoy!
I will make sure to continue the 图标 contest when I have free time soon.
I had the most unforgettable trip of my life, man it was amazing.
I know I took long to come back still not done yet one 更多 week probably xD
The most tiring trip of my life because it was with my family,so stressful 🥱 neverending action XD on road,camping,shopping,sightseeing, also got sick but it was just for three days^^ then there was some difficulties dealing with my grandpa because he was the slowest person when he gets out to go to the toilet it literally takes him 15 分钟 to come back to the car XD wasted so much time of my life almso 迷失 my temper but things went great :)
I got a new look too! sliver/black hair kinda look like 卡卡西 now 哈哈 xD jk I dont.
Sorry I can't reply to anyone right now^^
Have some of my breathtaking 摄影 shots, enjoy!
I will make sure to continue the 图标 contest when I have free time soon.