Press on David Hogg, our future for tomorrow

by Regina Brent
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UP's efforts to communicate with the youth have been stagnated by the COVID-19 virus since the beginning of last year.  However, we have found ways to give our students from several different high schools a voice to express their feelings, what it's like dealing with everyday problems teens encounter, and how best to channel this new normalcy of life.  We find it deplorable to hear this despicable woman Congresswoman Marjorie Greene's statements toward David Hogg, a young man I personally met at DuPage Unitarian Universal Church located in Naperville.  The Parkland group had been invited by the well-known Pastor Tom Capo, who fought for social justice his entire tenure...he was our spiritual Napervillian trailblazer.  Our very own young student and activist, Prevail Bonga from Downers Grove, Illinois, is part of the group...she helped to raise several thousand dollars for the students who participated, they live in Englewood, a hard economically hit area in Chicago.  According to the Washington Post, 1 in 4 young adults have struggled with suicidal thoughts since COVID hit, CDC says. A USA article from May 2, 2019, entitled "When Mass Shootings Drive Survivors to Suicide," states "The recent suicides of three people connected to school shootings have drawn attention to the other victims of mass attacks - people who survive the initial traumatic experience only to take their own lives later." 
 
Marjorie Greene...I'm going to show you the undeserved respect you did not allow Mr. Hogg: I'm going to address you by your birthright name. Your attacks against Mr. Hogg, a very fine young man who stands for justice, equality, and yes, the 1st Amendment...freedom of speech only unlike you, he does it with dignity, self-respect and a great deal of pride, are unconscionable.  You violated your rights when you followed this young man, tried to degrade him while he simply just kept walking away from you.  Why? Because David Hogg has a future, again, unlike you, he will be forever known for his courage to stand up for others, what's right, and the right to save lives.  As for you, you're full of destruction, human tear-down, and part of a democracy that is of no value to the human race while living in this America.  I'm glad you were walking behind him, and I hope his footsteps you followed lead you down the right path as opposed to the one you are following at this time. You see, David knows we are always open to redemption if we just tap into our inner soul, the one God created and not the Q'Anon!!!!!
 
Press on David Hogg, our future for tomorrow.
 

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