Just Have Hope

On the ninth of October 2012, a girl was shot by the Taliban. Her name was Malala Yousafzai. The world held its breath as they awaited the news... would she live? Malala survived, miraculously, and she left a legacy behind. A legacy she is still living.  Last week I read a speech Malala had given in English class. I was very impressed with Malala and everything she stands for. She is certainly someone to be remembered and admired.  Malala is a firm believer in education, she wants every child to receive one.  I think everyone has a right to an education. Everyone deserves one. Just like everyone is entitled to their own opinions and thoughts, everyone should be entitled to an education. There are 258 million children who don't go to school ( source ). That's a lot of kids.  One of the things that struck me the most from the speech I read was this, "I want education for the sons and daughters of the Taliban and all terrorists and extremists." ~Malala Yousafzai  N...