Dear Governor Abbott History is the most important thing we could ever learn. Therefore, there should be no need to ban books that teach us history. In the text “I Remember Night: Remembering Elie Wiesel”, I read how the author, Clemantine Wamariya, was able to speak up about genocides that have not only been happening in her home but all over the world. When I look online I see hateful things said about certain groups of people and it makes me pray that another genocide wont happen because of them. Following in Clematine’s footsteps, I will use my knowledge to stop hate that can potentially cause genocide. To begin, we've had plenty of genocides before, but sadly some victims aren’t able to realize they’re experiencing one before it is far too late. …show more content…
2). What’s more is that children usually do not realize that a genocide is happening right in front of them, unless they’re told that directly. A myriad number of people have explained that they had never heard of genocide until they “stepped into a classroom, and learned about genocide.” (p. 2). Next, the banning of certain books is not as helpful as some think it is. Banning books will only destroy the passion of someone to stop genocide. When people have heard something terrible about a subject that is happening, they will usually advocate their disdain for that subject and try to inspire more people to join in. Giving inspiration to people by “speaking at a number of schools, organizations and companies” (p.7). Moreover, if those speeches reach out to those who listened, those said people will most likely spread them around. Spreading the speeches around accordingly will help spread awareness of resurging genocides or shine light on not well known places where genocides are also happening.Then, people who have first hand experienced genocide like Elie Wiesel or Womariya, would speak out so their experience won’t “be secret any more.” (p.5) Consequently, hatred is our ticket to a train where the