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THE VnSED—INTOLERANCE
Then the Constitution of the United States
was adopted, the people insisted that
certain privileges and rights be guaran- '
teed. The final result was the adoption
of what has been called the Bill of
Rights which constitutes the first ten
amendments of the Constitution,
In the first amendment freedom in religioi
freedom of speech, freedom of the press,
and the right of the people to assemble
peacably for redress of grievances is
guaranteed. The States have followed thi:
by further guaranteeing these freedoms
within their own borders. Our danger lie;
not in any interference fresn the govern
ment, but rather within ourselves and our
individual communities. There is nothing
that says the government has the power to
make us observe these human rights, but
that the government cannot deny us these
rights. Since those are the laws that
the people have demanded, it is naturally
expected that they, will be followed.
Wo fought a 'Jar in 1917 and 1918 in which
170 said wo ranted to make the world safe i
for democracy—a world in rhich the prin
ciples of democracy mould be practiced.
We have just fought a second i7ar to pro
tect ourselves and the peoples of the
world from the violation of human rights.
And yet within our own country we have
enemies of those very principles for
which wo have paid so much.
How can wo lead the world -then intolerance
thrives within our.borders. When hate anc
prejudices rather tftan reason and sound
judgment control us. Does it really
matter what color of skin you have, who
your ancestors wore, or That religion you
profess, os long as you are a good citi
zen in your community. Actually drunken
ess and rioteous living have been toler
ated more in our local ccrnrunitios than
has differences in religion and politics.
"Every cloud has a silver lining," is a
T7C11 known adage and our problems are not
without it. Tfhon schools have the free
dom to lead the young into paths of broad
er thinking and beyond the realm of petty
intolerance and prejudices, we know wo
are not lost. From a recent High School
Student’s composition and a student who
wen State distinction in.a 4-H Radio
speaking contest, wo have' on insight into
what is calng taught our youths of today.
Cont, in next column
"HOW CAN I BETTER SERVE AS A WORLD CITIZEN"
By—Joanne Bell
Excerpts from the abovo are quoted.
* The sunshine of intolerance is propaganda.
Propaganda i3 defined as any method or
scheme used for spreading opinions or
beliefs. Its set purpose is to change
your and ny opinion on a subject,-*
The last nutrient of the rood of intoler
ance is rumor. A rumor is a current story
or a popular report. It may have origin
ally been a fact, but. it coon becomes as
a tumbling tumbleweed ending its journey
in a falsehood.
"In.annuo communities t-hc people havo united
to form Church federations and the minis
ters have united, to form ministerial
associations. These groups pronoto toler
ant thinking and moral good among their
racmbcrc. They create the attitude, "You
go to your church and I'll go to mine,but
let's trail: along together." Thus, the
churches are helping to eradicate the treed
of intolerance. Let us all remember that
with tolerance we will be one stop closer
towards a better and happier America.
" World War II didn't discriminate against
those of other nationalities. 7e fought
to maintain tho "American Way of Life."
When the fifth Marine Division Cemetery
dedicated, the Chaplain said, "Hero‘lie
officers and men, Negroes end White, rich
man and poor,...Here no nah’prefers an
other hecauso of his color...Here there
arc no quotas as to hor many are admitted
or allowed. Theirs is the highest and
purest Democracy."
Therefore,let us take stock of ourselves—
can ro afford to be intolerant? Not if
re rish to preserve the principles for
v.’hieh re stand. We must remember that our
nation is made up of communities—of
individuals. On you and no and tho other
fcllor hangs the futuro of our country.
Edrin Jhrkham said,
"There is a destiny that Aakes us brothers,
None can go his ray alone,
All that ro send into tho lives of others,
Comes back into our ora."
Lawyer:"Have you told mo everything?"
Prisoner: "All except v;horc I*hid the
money. I rant that for myself."
Grafter: One rho chisels a career instead
of carving it.