“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor”
— Desmond Tutu
Simplified Meaning:
When you don't take a stand against wrong actions or unfair treatment, you're helping the person or group acting unfairly. Think about a school bully. If you see someone being bullied and do nothing, you're not helping the victim; instead, you're making it easier for the bully to keep being mean. By staying silent or not getting involved, you're letting the bully think their behavior is okay. In many moments in life, it's important to speak up or take action when you see someone being treated unfairly to support those who need help and to challenge the wrongdoers. Imagine what would happen in history if everyone stayed silent about important issues like civil rights or women's rights – change would never happen. So, even if it's tough or scary, it's important to pick the right side and act against injustice.
