Why there is so much violence around us? I refuse violence and conflicts. I declare that peace should be between all peoples, all races, countries, religions, and gender. I believe that every conflict can be resolved nonviolently, and that conflicts can not be solved by violence. I admit that a lot of problems exist in the world, but when we start to think about it, if we choose to respect and communicate with each other, then the violence will stop or should never begin. We want to live in a peaceful society. We want to live on a joyful and peaceful earth. We refuse violence and conflicts. To build a peaceful society requires us to understand and respect each other.
– Jiaqi Yu, Student, Constitution High School, Philadelphia,PA
