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people so much that they are willing to kill themselvesto hurt others. So how do these <br />global events relate to what happens in �'' grade? <br />Let's think about the people who commit hate crimes. They weren't born that <br />way. Something happened in their lives that turned them into monsters. Often they are <br />the kids who really get picked on. These are the kids that you see everyday being hurt <br />and don't do anything to stop the hate. By the time these kids get older, their feelings <br />have been bottled up inside them for so long that they may unleash their hate back on <br />the world. The world treated them unfairly and they are ready to get revenge. So how <br />can we change this vicious cycle? <br />First, I believe it is important for everyone to learn the meaning of the words <br />stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination. These three words can start the cycle that <br />ends in hate. The word stereotype means that you group people together based on <br />simple characteristics. Stereotypes can be good or bad. For example, a good <br />stereotype is that doctors are considered really smart, hard-workers, and lifesavers. <br />But some stereotypes can emphasize the bad. For example, teenagers are wild, <br />irresponsible, and rude. Prejudice happens when you prejudge someone based on a <br />stereotype. Prejudice can also be good or bad. You may like a doctor because you <br />believe the stereotypes about doctors. Judging someone like this usually doesn't harm <br />anyone. It is when you judge someone based on a bad stereotype that you can hurt <br />people. Discrimination is when you do something against somebody because of a <br />stereotype and prejudice you have. Discrimination is when you turn feelings and <br />thoughts into words and actions. When you see bad stuff happening or you feel bad <br />about other people, it is time to stop and think about these words. Are you judging <br />� <br />