#14

“Even though they know they might be hurt, people who stand up against others and defend their beliefs are really admirable.”
Whenever I see this happening, it really makes me feel proud of the person who is showing what they believe. I truly think it’s admirable because not everyone would do this. I know that I would probably not just because of my personality. So for me, when I see others defending their thoughts, I immediately have new respect for that person. These people put everything on the line and really don’t care about the consequences. It looks like they don’t care what others think. Even if I don’t necessarily agree with what they are saying, it still makes me think more than if I just learned about it on my own. You may believe something totally different then everyone that surrounds you, but if you just sit there and don’t express your thoughts, no one will ever see your side of the story or your point. Sometimes people can go too far with this though. If you are offending others then I feel like your point is lost. I can’t respect or listen to you if you can’t do that for others. So basically in order for the person to be admirable for standing up for their beliefs, they have to also listen to others opinions and take them into consideration. Also they have to state their belief without bringing others down. Just stick to your side of the argument. Overall, in my eyes, people who stand up for their beliefs, especially against others, are very, very admirable.