You should be thankful that there are enough volunteers to serve in the armed forces to make the draft unnecessary. If you're a pacifist you don't have to fight in our wars-a luxury that would not be afforded to you if we still lived in the era of the draft. What it is not, however, is a reason to avoid supporting our veterans. Pacifism is a noble belief and an ideal the world as a whole should strive towards. Many cite pacifism as a reason to avoid getting involved in this cause.

My goal has always been to emphasize positivity and growth in my work so being able to see that my work is making a positive difference in different communities has been a great joy. They showed appreciation for my efforts in raising awareness and that interaction truly meant so much to me as I realized the importance of sharing your thoughts on an issue. For example, after writing a response article about the importance of supporting sexual assault survivors year-round I received a message on LinkedIn from an advocate based in Connecticut that provides technology that increases access to resources surrounding sexual harassment. Sharing my response articles on my Instagram allows me to connect with my friends and family as well as those outside of my close social network. It allows me to witness the connections that people make with my content and be a part of a supportive and productive community of writers. Being able to see my responses published on Odyssey is an incredible opportunity.

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