Michael Jackson's speech

[DavidL]

Not really a fan of his music, but his speech made a lot of sense... he was calling for a Children's Bill of Rights, among other things...

quoting:
I would therefore like to propose tonight that we instal in every home a Children's Universal Bill of Rights, the tenets of which are:

The right to be loved, without having to earn it

The right to be protected, without having to deserve it

The right to feel valuable, even if you came into the world with nothing

The right to be listened to without having to be interesting

The right to be read a bedtime story without having to compete with the evening news or EastEnders

The right to an education without having to dodge bullets at schools

The right to be thought of as adorable (even if you have a face that only a mother could love).

Anyways, here's a link to the full speech (It's really long!):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/newsid_1205000/1205947.stm

What do you think?

[KarlaB]

I missed the speech and haven't read the link yet, but I am really impressed by the parts you quoted! I plan to read the link when I get caught up here. Thanks for posting this! :) Sad though that these things aren't just "givens" for all children. :(

[Jezmom]

I just read the speech. I am still crying. It was so beautiful and true. I would recommend everyone take the time to read it!!!

[Leigh]

I haven't read it all yet either, but the part that you posted was excellent. I too wish that it was a given for all children.

[RCT]

I too didn't hear his speech or get a chance to read the entire thing....thank you for what you posted....it sure was touching....

[kat]

I read the whole thing. In fact I printed the whole thing to share at school. It was really good, and I am ashamed to say, not anything like I would expect from him.