We need to talk about an INJUSTICE

   "To this day, I have not touched an ounce of alcohol" spoke Bryan Stevenson on the stage of TED. Blending personal stories and real-word problems, Stevenson crafted one of the most inspiring and thought-provoking TED talks that I have ever seen. He begins by talking about the value of identity. He explains that when ideas come through TED, people regard these ideas with greater value. With that in mind, he launches into a personal story of his grandmother and his own promise to her to never drink alcohol, a promise he still has not broken to this day. Chuckling here and there, he speaks of this story until he reaches a point when he starts talking abou the criminal justice system. Apparently, the US housed only 30,000 prisoners forty years ago but now houses 2.3 million. He moves on to speak about issues such as the death row, and how blacks are convicted much more often than others, but most importantly of how we as citizens do not take action. He goes on to blend stories of when he knew Rosa Parks herself, and his own work in courts against such inequalities between blacks and others.
Stevenaon's talk shows us that our criminal justice is flawed, and that we as citizens cannot just sit around and do nothing to assess these problems. We must take action, as he and Rosa Parks have done, to help change these inequalities and issues. Personally, I believe that we should abolish the death penalty, and I am well aware that people will argue with me  about this issue. In addition, I believe that the perceptions of blacks and favoritism towards people of other religions must end. Nevertheless, regardless of my personal beliefs, this TED talk is a must see for anyone.

Watch this to see what we should change in Anerica to make it a better and safer place to live.

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