Brother Blue

I think there is an interesting discussion about how we are permitted and how we should use are platform. There are moments in our lives when our platform is bigger than other times. There are consequences for using these platforms (positive and negative).
A group of high school students where given a unique platform is Washington DC this week.
More than 120 high school seniors where recognized as Presidential Scholars at the White House on Monday. 50 of them signed and presented the President with a hand written note, because they “believe we have a responsibility to voice our convictions.”
The note read in part:

No matter if you agree with the note or not, these young Americans should be applauded for their willingness to engage in the process and speak to their convictions.
[one version of many on line at NewsMax]

“Your beliefs become your thoughts.
Your thoughts become your words.
Your words become your actions.
Your actions become your habits.
Your habits become your values.
Your values become your destiny.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

“It will not do to leave a live dragon out of your plans if you live near one.”
- J.R.R.Tolkien from The Hobbit

“We do not know what we want and yet we are responsible for what we are – that is the fact.”
-Jean-Paul Sartre (1905 – 1980)

I couldn’t have said it better myself:

[via Catholic Youth Ministry Blog]