Reaction to Alexis' post #3

I really like your post too Alexis. I've been thinking of these same kinds of questions as we've read about Sarmiento and his desire to civilize Argentina. I think the best part of your post is that you've connected it with our world today. 
We're still trying to tell people what to think, say, and do all the time. Everyone's out there telling each other how they should feel via Twitter or Facebook. It's more subtle than it used to be. People aren't waving swords in each other's faces saying they have to pledge loyalty to their country or their religion or they will be killed. But, I think it's out there more than ever, and a lot of people don't even realize it. 
The worst part about it is that people are afraid to accept differences. And I mean really, really accept. As a nation we're very conscious about being Politically Correct. We make sure to call black people African American and we tell teachers they can't bring their religion or their politics into the public classroom. But being politically correct isn't the same as accepting. In fact, it makes the problem worse. People try and shelter their thoughts, like they aren't supposed to share them with other people. They live through their idols because they're too afraid to be real with everyone. We're not accepting, we're just hiding. We still have a long way to go. 
Fortunately, I think people are beginning to see this. Our world is becoming more and more connected. Some of us are embracing new ideas and cultures everyday. That's exactly why Macklemore won so many Grammy's the other night and why he won best album. He's not the best rapper, but he embraces differences and he's not afraid to say it like it is. Here's some lyrics from his song "same love" to tie it all together. 
"Playing God, aw nah here we go
America the brave still fears what we don't know.
We press play, don't press pause
Progress, march on
With the veil over our eyes
We turn our back on the cause
No law is gonna change us
We have to change us
Whatever God you believe in
We come from the same one
Strip away the fear
Underneath it's all the same love"