Should We Be Judged By The Way We Live

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“We, as human beings,must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.” Barbara Jordan. People shouldn’t be judged by the way they are or the way they act. In this essay I will analyze that just because people are different from you doesn’t you treat them different. Everyone has their own personality that’s what makes everyone unique because we’re all different. Like in the story “Texas v. Majority Opinion” people fought to keep the American flag but others wanted the flag burned. People have the right to speak their minds and fight for what they believe in to protect the things they cherish most. Like in the short story by Etgar Keret “What of This Goldfish Would You Wish?” some people like things that other people don’t and some people like to stay away from other people because they don’t want to be around all the drama or to get judged by other people. …show more content…

Some people hate their lives because their judged by what the say or do. Not everyone can do the same things everyone does their own things and shouldn't have to second guess what their doing just because people judge them. Like in the article “Texas v. Majority Opinion” people wanted to burn the flag but wasn't caring about other people's opinions but their owns and wanted to get rid of the American flag just because it was bothering them but the flag wasn't putting anyone in danger. In the short story “What of this Goldfish Would Wish” the man thought about saving other people's lives and ended up saving Yoni’s life. Everyone has consequences for their actions and they have to make a choice to do something everyone is going to appreciate or something you like and everyone else doesn't. Like would it be fair if someone did something to you that you didn't like and you went off on them. You need to be able to control your

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