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July 31st, 2020. 

Social chronicle

DEADLY LABELS

by Sofia T. Silverio (Junior high school student)

Review: Prof. Me. Fernando B. A. M. Benites

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He was just a man walking through the streets. A great dad, husband and friend, this was George Floyd. For some reason that is not a reason, Floyd had his life interrupted by someone who didn’t judge him as worthy of it.

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But what absurd thing did he do to lose his right of living? Well, he was born. That shocks you, doesn’t it? This is the society which labels people.

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George Floyd was a  black man, and that gave a cop the right of killing him. But don’t worry about the official, his light skin color will save him. Do you think this is wrong? While we live in base of just thinking, nothing will change. Families, friendships and lifes will continue to be destroyed while racists are supported from the comfort and safety of home.

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Imagine being scared of even the cops, having fewer chances and being ridiculed because of who you are? This is the reality of people who weren’t born the way society wishes. “Dad changed the world”, said his daughter. Do you really believe that a person has to die to give a good life to their ones? If you prefer to stay quiet about it, it’s ok; but when the labels reach you, maybe it will matter.

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