The Courage of Children: Boston and Beyond XXX
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“In conclusion,<br />
it’s courageous<br />
to st<strong>and</strong> up<br />
for others.”<br />
Jay <strong>and</strong> I stared at them for a few seconds. <strong>The</strong>n slowly, we got up <strong>and</strong> left to<br />
sit at a desk instead. We both talked about how we couldn’t believe they said<br />
that. I mean, it’s Kai’s sister. Who disrespects other people’s siblings like that?<br />
We heard the three kids from the rug laugh. I half wished I could hear what<br />
they were saying, but I didn’t want to be in a worse mood.<br />
Jay said, “I don’t care what they believe, <strong>and</strong> I don’t care if they disagree <strong>and</strong><br />
are against it. Even if they are against it, why should they take time out <strong>of</strong> their<br />
day to go out <strong>of</strong> their way <strong>and</strong> disrespect people who just want to live their<br />
lives as their own person?”<br />
I added, “<strong>The</strong>y just want to make people feel bad about themselves. <strong>The</strong>y<br />
could be productive, or simply keep their opinion to themselves. But no, they<br />
choose to force their beliefs on others knowing it’s not going to work. It’s<br />
only going to make them feel disgusted with themselves. Just let transgender<br />
people live their lives.”<br />
<strong>The</strong>n the school bell rang. Dismissal. I had to get to my bus to go home.<br />
“Well, see you tomorrow.” I said.<br />
“You too!” Jay said back.<br />
I went to the bus line while Jay went out to the playground to find her parents.<br />
That was an okay day I guess.<br />
In conclusion, it’s courageous to st<strong>and</strong> up for others.<br />
Volume <strong>XXX</strong><br />
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