Take one step
Freedom is the fact that I wake up every day so grateful to live in a place that lets me learn all I want, speak my mind and live with choices of my own.
As Americans, we have so many opportunities and much to be proud of. But today, hate and apathy are tearing our nation apart. We need to find the common ground and rebuild our communities.
As individuals and as Americans, we need to find our compassion and ignite our passion. Our freedom comes with responsibilities. Get off the sidelines.
Use your voice and your actions to make our nation stronger and better. Stop judging everyone around you and work on you.
Instead of asking “What’s in it for me?” ask “What’s in it for us and what can I give?”
Stop making excuses and pointing fingers. Please, take just one step forward to do your part to fulfill our forefathers’ dream of “One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Jennifer Shepherd, Fresno
This story was originally published July 2, 2015 at 8:29 AM with the headline "Take one step."