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Michelle Obama's Final Remarks: 'Don't Be Afraid. Be Determined' (VIDEO)
Source: TPM
Michelle Obama grew emotional after she told young people to "lead by example with hope, never fear" in her final public remarks as first lady Friday at the White House.
"For all the young people in this room, and those who are watching, know that this country belongs to you, to all of you, from every background and walk of life," she said.
"Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter. Or like you don't have a place in our American story, because you do and you have a right to be exactly who you are," she added. "But I also want to be very clear. This right isn't just handed to you. This right has to be earned every single day. You cannot take your freedoms for granted."
The first lady also implored young people to be "informed and engaged" as citizens.
"That's my final message to young people as first lady. It is simple," she said. "I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong. So don't be afraid. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered."
"For all the young people in this room, and those who are watching, know that this country belongs to you, to all of you, from every background and walk of life," she said.
"Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter. Or like you don't have a place in our American story, because you do and you have a right to be exactly who you are," she added. "But I also want to be very clear. This right isn't just handed to you. This right has to be earned every single day. You cannot take your freedoms for granted."
The first lady also implored young people to be "informed and engaged" as citizens.
"That's my final message to young people as first lady. It is simple," she said. "I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong. So don't be afraid. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered."
Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/michelle-obama-moving-final-remarks-as-first-lady
Cutting onions over here.
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Perhaps you should think about what others are likely to face in the near future.
Loss of reproductive autonomy, discrimination on multiple fronts, increased conflicts worldwide, continuing destruction of unions, privatization of the commons, loss of healthcare, irreparable environmental impact, etc.
How does this not elicit even the smallest amount of fear is beyond me. 
just these
