A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people. -John Kennedy
Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. -John Kennedy
A man does what he must – in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures – and that is the basis of all human morality. -John Kennedy
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. -John Kennedy
I am a first generation Jamaican immigrant whose experiences and accomplishments were made possible by the courage, sacrifices and the heroic acts of many whose bodies have rotted away in unmarked graves. Those are my heroes. Their sacrifices and death paved the way for my children and I. Failure to Listen is a token of my eternal gratitude. Failure to Listen is a tribute those generations of unmarked graves occupied by people of all races whose ultimate sacrifice of life opened the door for me and others, THANK YOU.
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By sharing my personal and professional experiences, I hope to do justice to the perspectives of those who are rarely heard or listened to. This site is not to incite anger but rather to provoke thought. It is my hope that Failure to Listen will work to foster intergroup dialogues and motivate readers to step outside the box and get to know ALL PEOPLE.
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A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead
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2 thoughts on “Conformity is the jailer of freedom…JFK”
Patriotism is wielded to impose conformity.
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Why do we conform? Fear? …for me it is not patriotism. I am ashamed to be a citizen of this country.
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