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Apathy will be interpreted as acceptance. Do something in the face of hatred.

Hate events are rarely isolated. Take seriously even the smallest hint of hate.

 

Pledge for Tolerance

Tolerance is a personal decision that comes from a belief that every person is a treasure. I believe that America's diversity is its strength. I also recognize that ignorance, insensitivity and bigotry can turn that diversity into a source of prejudice and discrimination.

To help keep diversity a wellspring of strength and make America a better place for all, I pledge to have respect for people whose abilities, beliefs, culture, race, sexual identity or other characteristics are different from my own.

To fulfill my pledge, I ________________________will

  • examine my own biases and work to overcome them

  • set a positive example for my family and friends

  • work for tolerance in my own community

  • speak out against hate and injustice.

We Share A World For all our differences,
we share one world. To be tolerant is to welcome
the differences and delight in the sharing.  

 

Copy this pledge and send yours to: National Campaign for Tolerance, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 (www.teachingtolerance.org and www.tolerance.org)

Foster and Adoptive Care Association of Minnesota
P.O. box 48716
Minneapolis, MN 55448-0716
612-233-3399



Articles have been reprinted from News and Views of Our Families 1992-2004