Brother Blue
By Gene Monterastelli
June 26, 2007 by Gene

Platform

I think there is an interesting discussion about how we are permitted and how we should use are platform. There are moments in our lives when our platform is bigger than other times. There are consequences for using these platforms (positive and negative).
A group of high school students where given a unique platform is Washington DC this week.
More than 120 high school seniors where recognized as Presidential Scholars at the White House on Monday. 50 of them signed and presented the President with a hand written note, because they “believe we have a responsibility to voice our convictions.”
The note read in part:

We do not want America to represent torture. We urge you to do all in your power to stop violations of the human rights of detainees, to cease illegal renditions, and to apply the Geneva Convention to all detainees, including those designated enemy combatants.

No matter if you agree with the note or not, these young Americans should be applauded for their willingness to engage in the process and speak to their convictions.
[one version of many on line at NewsMax]

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