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  Feedback on Addressing Racism by Ignoring It

  By Yeda P., Phoenix, AZ

  I completely share Kari S.’s views on racism and agree with her statement that “Giving attention to bigotry only strengthens racism.” She points out how ethnic groups will take a derogatory name and use it as a culturally binding force. I hate hearing an African-American man call his friend �...
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  Plastic Surgery: An Ugly Trend

  By Yeda P., Phoenix, AZ

  I completely agree with you Melody B. about how plastic surgery is developing as an unhealthy norm in our society. It angers me when I see a beautiful young woman change herself to get the generic Barbie-doll look, which isn't so beautiful. Everyone has physical characteristics that they don't like,...
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  A Hair's Strength

  By Yeda P., Phoenix, AZ

  I was deeply touched by Stephanie S.’s article, “A Hair’s Strength.” I admire her commitment to her best friend. I understand how hard it is to watch someone you care about doing something self-destructive, and she really showed how much she cared for “Mary” when she shaved her head afte...
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  Freedom

  By Yeda P., Phoenix, AZ

  I agree with you one hundred percent Nadia M. In your article "Freedom", you talked about how we are all bombarded with fashion, technology, and the media, and how we are giving our freedom over to these superficial and meaningless things. I actually did a collage trying to convey this same message....