Press Release from Xavier's School
After a violent act, as a society we tend to focus on the perpetrators. Countless reports are done on who was involved, trying to figure out the why and what measures can be taken to prevent another tragedy. We could do the same with the incident that happened recently at a mall opening, killing many and injuring hundreds.
But I implore everyone to focus on those who stepped in to help drag others from the fray, those first responders who headed inside to work at putting a stop to the situation, those who risked their own lives to save another’s. Focus on the support that has been given to those who have lost a loved one, on ways to continue offering assistance to those still reeling from these heinous acts.
The group that instigated this wants nothing more than to drive a wedge between families, to showcase a group of people as ‘other’, and to do as so many other hate groups have in causing a split that makes it easier for them to propagate their belief that different means dangerous.
Both humans and enhanced individuals were injured and killed when all they had been attempting to do was enjoy a trip to the mall. Something that shouldn’t be tarnished by those wishing to divide. Hate cannot be destroyed by more hate, but by uniting for a peaceful coexistence.
We must show organizations such as the Friends of Humanity that we will not be bullied into silence, into accepting their harsh ideals of the world, but that instead we will come together as one to build a future where no one needs to fear attending a mall opening, going to school, or a hundred other activities that have become targets.
In the words of former President Abraham Lincoln, "We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies."
Various ways to donate to help victims families have been set up at: [and pretend there is a whole bunch of ways to do so here yep]
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