The reason why my parents immigrated from the impoverished state of South Korea to New York is that they were told America is the land of opportunity and freedom.
Posts published by “Ethan Kim”
Ethan Kim is the founder and former executive editor of the Outspoken. He is the current editor emeritus, chair of the advisory board, and author of the political column called "The Measured Medium." He has written for UC Berkeley's The Daily Californian, the Los Angeles Times High School Insider, and the LCHS Spartan Newspaper.
I wasn’t alive during 9/11. I was born two years later, so I never experienced the sense of helplessness felt as the twin towers collapsed. The world watched in complete mortification as thousands of Americans perished.
The commanding officer sheds a tear of sorrow for that day, he knew, the nation lost a true patriot.
We must be aware that human interaction should transcend any online connection.
Civility is something I strive for in political discussions because it is mutually beneficial for both parties. If one thinks about it, the very aspect of civility is taught to us at such a young age.