OPINION:
At the grocery store, people whisper and point at you. When you’re out on a run, people yell at you. At the gas station, people give you dirty looks. Staying positive is already hard during these times, but being Asian-American makes it 10 times harder.
The Asian-American church in my neighborhood was vandalized. Even though no one was congregating, vandals ripped out wiring and cut pipes during a time of financial hardship for all. This church has provided essential items, but some still try to harm it. Why are people hurting others emotionally and physically when there is already so much pain in our country?
I find that there are people who destroy, discriminate and stereotype, but there are also those who are nice, loving and accepting. Those who show kindness protecting vulnerable minorities and standing up for minorities’ rights.
Those who serve on the front lines and the thousands of volunteers around the country who help all people are our courageous and compassionate heroes. This is what we need to do today: Embrace our differences and fight this virus.
WESLEY PENG
Scottsdale, Ariz.
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