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� <br />someone based on a stereotype or a prejudice you have? Why don't you adjust your <br />attitude and try to see the person as an individual. <br />Second, I believe it is important for people to understand the meaning of three <br />important documents that list rules for how we should treat other human beings. The <br />Minnesota Human Rights Act lists the laws for how people should treat each other in <br />Minnesota. The Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution lists the laws for how people <br />should treat each other in the U.S. The United Nations enacted the Universal <br />Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 and it states that all humans are born free and <br />equal in rights and dignity. These documents were written to make sure that people <br />have the right to live their lives and be treated with respect. When you see bad stuff <br />happening, remember that most of the world believes in human rights and there are <br />laws that can help people overcome bad situations. <br />But the most important thing everyone can do is remember back to kindergarten. <br />At that time, we didn't have a lot of stereotypes and prejudices in our brains. We liked <br />other kids because they were funny or nice or rode our bus. As Martin Luther King <br />said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out <br />hate; only love can do that." Even though we are only in ���' grade, we can fight to stop <br />the vicious cycle of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination that ends in hate. We can <br />treat all kids with respect and kindness. We can go out of our way to make friends with <br />someone who is being picked on. We can speak up for the idea that everyone has a <br />right to feel safe and be treated with respect wherever they are. <br />� <br />