OPEN LETTER TO THE REST OF THE WORLD

That is, to people who don't have Moebius Syndrome or some other kind of facial or physical difference.  So what do I have to say?

Well, today is election day here in America.  It's a special day, with lots of excitement.  So many people are proud to have been able to exercise their right.  But really, when it comes down to it, all of you people out there can "vote" every single day on a very important issue--on the issue of raising awareness of things like Moebius; on the issue of just because one looks different doesn't mean you should be prejudiced towards that person. 

See, we know for example that America, despite its problems, has a lot going for it.  And that's because people around the world every day "vote with their feet"--they choose to come live in America.  In other words, their actions tell a tale. 

But you can vote in other ways through your actions, too.  Every time you befriend and show acceptance towards someone who has Moebius, or any other kind of physical difference, you're voting against a certain kind of prejudice.  Every time you realize that person A may look different than the "norm", but still he or she is as normal as you--is just as much a person as you, you're standing up for inclusion.  Every time you do something and raise your voice against bullying, one is casting a very important vote.  For treating others as you would wish to be treated.  For acceptance.

Elections go on every day in society, really.  Your actions say a lot about you.  So get out there and vote--and do it today, but do it every day, too!

“…A great gift has been made to each and every one of us—the privilege of living in the world for a short span of years and the opportunity of doing our part to help the less fortunate; to improve civilization; to advance knowledge, both the scientific knowledge of men and the wisdom which is from above. The gift of human life and the opportunity which is ours to serve others…should be regarded as a sacred trust.”
George Pepperdine (1886-1962)