Stand up for what you believe in – – The Daily Mississippian

Recently, a friend of mine was faced with a tough decision in which no matter what he chose to do, someone would be upset with him. When I gave him advice, he told me that it would be easier for me to do the right thing because I have a more confrontational personality and enjoy picking fights.  I’ve been writing for school newspapers, first in high school and now in college, for a combined five years. In those five years, critics have not only come after my arguments but after me personally. I have lost friends and opportunities due to being outspoken about my opinions.  Socially, when I see friends being treated unfairly, I make it known that it is unfair, even when it comes at a personal cost. This means skipping out on events where one person is noticeably uninvited, leaving group chats or in some cases, having a literal face-to-face confrontation with the perpetrator.  I wholeheartedly agree that my editorials are often controversial and deserve scrutiny; that is part of the job I signed up for. I also understand that sticking up for friends almost always comes with negative consequences. But contrary to my friend’s opinion about me
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