Dear Editor,
I am disappointed in the article published in the Dispatch on
April 14. I feel strongly about the Day of Silence.
Silence can have a great effect on people, and I saw it that
day.
Dear Editor,
I am disappointed in the article published in the Dispatch on April 14. I feel strongly about the Day of Silence.
Silence can have a great effect on people, and I saw it that day. Most of my peers and friends were supportive of the silence, and some others participated as well. I also heard some students making fun of the silence. It is more disappointing to see some parents doing the same. Calling in to school over a Day of Silence? Most parents could care less about school activities during the day. And half of them don’t know what goes on during the day at school.
However, when the issue about homosexuality comes up it causes a big uproar. What I want to know is why now? Why care now? Why hate? Is it because some “gayness” could rub off?
It’s interesting this gains so much attention, and I’m glad it does. I want to see the spotlight on those who are prejudice. Protesting against a Day of Silence only shines on your ignorance. You may not think this day teaches something to your kids, but it has an effect on them. It teaches us about the world. It taught me to respect everyone around me no matter who they are. More importantly it has taught me to take a stand against people, even parents, who are prejudice.
Jacqui Hernandez, Gilroy, Gilroy High student
