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A World of Universality

Ciara O' Donovan
Ard Scoil Phobal Beanntrai

Corruption, injustice, prejudice, crime, hypocrisy and racism all exist in the 'so-called' perfect world in which we live. The sooner we face up to this reality the better for all involved. We are all equal human beings when stripped of our luxuries and social environments; life can be difficult for everybody, this is why we must all make an effort to ensure a better place to live.

Present-day Ireland has become a multicultural society with people of many different races, religions, and cultures; we should feel honoured to converse with, and share our country alongside such people. Many Irish citizens are welcoming but unfortunately there is a percentage that is narrow-minded, cruel, and discriminatory. These individuals or groups need to comprehend the whole issue of immigration - after all, the Irish suffered a lot of hardship when many had to leave our native land in search of more promising futures. Equality is a basic human right that everyone should be entitled to; people shouldn't be penalized for being a certain skin colour or nationality. I believe that people who are racist are insecure and have unstable identities. If only these people were more liberal and tolerant, we could perhaps unite to create a peaceful, friendly and democratic world.

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