To all College Students

We must do better at [creating safer and healthier campuses]. <<<< This sounds cliche because it's in the Code of Conduct and repeated now consistently. And we must.

The answer to racism and bigotry is to challenge the opinions of those who perpetuate the discord of indifference.

***col·lege*** is suppose to be ***col·le·giate***, which is to be of a a greater level of critical thinking.

Why the indifference? Why this or that group inferior? Why does one act this way or believe this way? WHY.

To THINK is to articulate a well rounded response. People just don't believe something because they believe it. WHY do they believe it? WHY do YOU believe what YOU do? WHY?

Of course, this should not just be to combat Hate and Racism only but to challenge our views on any topic or subject.

FACTS should be given. REASONS of well rational thought should be put out. Our campuses can no be places of just coming and going, but one that challenges to go higher by way of Reason.

When was the last time you ever saw a real debate where opposing sides could civilly argue their points with Facts and Reason and true critical thinking? Where even the opposing side understands his opponents argument? (And I don't mean FB or The Primaries)

Or even if it's not a formal debate, just people respecting other people and truly trying to listen to understand the others point without just waiting to say something???

Can YOU really understand ME? Even IF YOU don't agree with me AND UNDERSTAND WHY I believe what I do??

All's this is to say is that I think students on campuses need to be self-empowered to combat Hate, Hot Topics, and Divisive issues with being authentically col·le·giate with authentic Critique.

The last thing we need is more hate and slander. We need more Thinking and Reason of the very deeply held beliefs that make us all People.

Because ultimately, People are People.

Submitted December 28, 2023 at 01:31AM by PhilosophersAppetite https://ift.tt/T7dQDs2