I woke up this morning to my usual status-filled Facebook and Twitter page. But today, things were a little bit different. Dozens of people wrote things along the lines of, “Never Forget 9/11.” I’d like to take a moment to say a few things about that.
Disclaimer: I am a permanent resident of the USA. I express my greatest condolences to those who have lost their lives during 9/11 and their loves ones. I’m proud to be part of the culture, and do not mean to offend - I mean to open your eyes.
It really struck me today. Honestly, what makes September 11th so special? The fact that it was thousands of people at once who got killed? The shock of the situation? The face that the USA discovered that it too, is vulnerable? What is it? Why should I take today to remember something that happened 10 years ago?
Many of these people I saw posting such things never mention anything about it on any other day. It seems like 9/11 is an eye-opener for them about something terrible that happened in this world.
Allow me to remind you about something: People lose their lives to hate and discrimination EVERY SINGLE DAY. This isn’t exclusive to the United States. Why should I spend my time remembering 9/11? I don’t feel I should. I’ll tell you why: Because my time is much better spent actively doing something against hate and discrimination as it happens.
How many people do you know that get a hard time for being of a different color, sexuality, gender, or personality? How many times do we watch these people get condemned as we are too shy to stand up for them? Discrimination causes many people to take their lives - every single day. On top of that, here’s another eye-opener: Many countries around the world give the DEATH PENALTY for homosexuality. This is essentially a more direct version of what happens in the States and other countries every single day.
And while I’m at it: “Remembering” isn’t gonna change crap. DO something about it. Set aside your own cultural differences and stand up for yourself and others. If you see someone being discriminated against, step up and make a change. Let your voices be heard! Don’t stand around and later update your Facebook status.
It really gets my blood boiling to see people post “Never Forget 9/11” and then turn around and make fun of a gay person or a disabled person. That’s really hypocritical.
So since we're a great collection of talented and creative artists here, I urge you to create art to raise awareness through your art today. We can make a difference right here on deviantART.
Since today is the one day a year where many people are on this topic, I thought it would be a good time to say this: Discrimination is a form of terrorism too. Why single out 9/11 when it happens every single day, in our very own neighborhoods? My message for you: “Never forget. Every single day.”
Disclaimer: I am a permanent resident of the USA. I express my greatest condolences to those who have lost their lives during 9/11 and their loves ones. I’m proud to be part of the culture, and do not mean to offend - I mean to open your eyes.
It really struck me today. Honestly, what makes September 11th so special? The fact that it was thousands of people at once who got killed? The shock of the situation? The face that the USA discovered that it too, is vulnerable? What is it? Why should I take today to remember something that happened 10 years ago?
Many of these people I saw posting such things never mention anything about it on any other day. It seems like 9/11 is an eye-opener for them about something terrible that happened in this world.
Allow me to remind you about something: People lose their lives to hate and discrimination EVERY SINGLE DAY. This isn’t exclusive to the United States. Why should I spend my time remembering 9/11? I don’t feel I should. I’ll tell you why: Because my time is much better spent actively doing something against hate and discrimination as it happens.
How many people do you know that get a hard time for being of a different color, sexuality, gender, or personality? How many times do we watch these people get condemned as we are too shy to stand up for them? Discrimination causes many people to take their lives - every single day. On top of that, here’s another eye-opener: Many countries around the world give the DEATH PENALTY for homosexuality. This is essentially a more direct version of what happens in the States and other countries every single day.
And while I’m at it: “Remembering” isn’t gonna change crap. DO something about it. Set aside your own cultural differences and stand up for yourself and others. If you see someone being discriminated against, step up and make a change. Let your voices be heard! Don’t stand around and later update your Facebook status.
It really gets my blood boiling to see people post “Never Forget 9/11” and then turn around and make fun of a gay person or a disabled person. That’s really hypocritical.
So since we're a great collection of talented and creative artists here, I urge you to create art to raise awareness through your art today. We can make a difference right here on deviantART.
Since today is the one day a year where many people are on this topic, I thought it would be a good time to say this: Discrimination is a form of terrorism too. Why single out 9/11 when it happens every single day, in our very own neighborhoods? My message for you: “Never forget. Every single day.”
