Ban The Box 

It’s so like us to “box” people.

 

It’s part of our 

human condition, I guess.

 

We make assumptions about 

every one we lay eyes on, 

read about or listen to.

 

Whether it’s people’s race, 

gender, age, background, 

nationality, politics or faith –

…we “box” them.

 We decide they’re a certain way 

and we close the “box”.

 

I confess I’m guilty of this.

 

And I’m always working to fix it.

 

So - relatives, friends, 

colleagues or strangers -

 I’ve decided to ban the "box".

Maybe we all need to

ban the “box”.

What have you decided to ban?

I value you + your views, 

so let's communicate!

Debby Barnes Sunday SideLines