A Deeper Meaning to Judgement

      Just a few days ago, my power went out for almost an hour. I was irritated! I couldn’t even do my homework, talk to my friends, or watch Netflix. But, that’s when I realized that these were all privileges. I realized that I should be thankful for the roof that covers my head and for the food, clothes, and knowledge that my parents provide me with on a daily basis. Many people in society take most things for granted. For instance, how many people actually know where their water is coming from? Most often people have no idea; they don’t realize that these are all privileges. However, this is not the case for everyone. Almost 1.5 billion individuals throughout the world lack electrical power, something that I take for granted. They are not given the same privileges as me, but does that mean I can judge them? No. Many people in society are quick to jump to conclusions about people based on their appearance, but we need to start considering their struggles and disadvantages. As Martin Luther King Junior once said "I have a dream, that one day my children will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." People should make judgements based on an individual’s character, not based on their appearance, race, religion, or morals. My advice to you is “whenever you feel like criticizing any one … just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages you’ve had” (Fitzgerald 1).