A Quote From Carl Schurz

Carl Schurz once said " From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking out a dangerous blow at your own." I chose this quote because I believe that what he is saying is true. Once you start to take away other peoples rights you will also be taking away your own. I believe in equal rights just like Carl Schurz the once young German that came to New York in 1852 with his wife. He became a republican and was a general. He fought for the emancipation of the slaves. Although he became famous by being a political writer. He was against slavery and segregation in every way.

The way this relates to now is that there are still people out there that judge others by the color of there skin and relgion. Although it is illegal to have slaves now some people still hate others, because of the way they look.