"If we don't bear witness as citizens, as people, as individuals, the right that we have had to life is sacrificed. There is a silence, instead of a speaking presence"

This quote by Jane Rule speaks to the value of speaking up and taking action as citizens, people, and individuals. It stresses that if we do not attest to the oppressions we see worldwide, the right to life that we have been provided is sacrificed. This is since when we remain silent, we are not actively participating in the defend justice and equality. Instead of speaking up and making our presence understood, we are allowing the oppressions to continue. This quote serves as a tip that we should use our voices to speak out versus oppression and to combat for the rights of all individuals. We need to not stay silent, however instead be a speaking presence in order to ensure that our right to life is not compromised.