I will struggle to my last breath to convince you that diversity is what has made the U.S. a shining beacon to the rest of the world.

• You have nothing to fear from those who might not agree with you on all issues.
• You have nothing to fear because a person’s skin color is different from yours.
• You have nothing to fear because I am deaf. It is not contagious.
• You have nothing to fear because of my neurological differences, and that I might not perceive things the same as you.
• You have nothing to fear because I have thoughts and ideas that you have never considered.
• You have nothing to fear that I am going to take your God away from you. I have no intention of ever doing that. After all, don’t we all invent, or at least seek a God in our images.

I am here to tell you that diversity is a good thing. It is all about living your life as you see fit, and not depriving others of the same thing.