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Oklahoma students vow to fight violence

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: November 19, 2008
photo - An nonviolence exhibit opened Tuesday at the state Capitol. PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
An nonviolence exhibit opened Tuesday at the state Capitol. PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN

Teasing, gossip, bullying and name-calling are root causes of violence among today’s youths, a coordinator for a group trying to curb violent acts in Oklahoma’s schools said Tuesday.

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The pledge

Part of the "Victory over Violence” pledge reads:

"I will respect all life. Recognizing that violence comes in many forms, I will not isolate myself but will create an environment where

others feel comfortable and can be themselves. I will see beyond superficial differences and reflect on my own behavior.”

"We see violence constantly on television and films and video games.” said Dianna Freeland, area coordinator for the local chapter of Soka Gakkai International — USA.

Freeland’s organization brought a national, nondenominational exhibit, "Victory over Violence,” for display through Thursday in the first floor of the state Capitol.

The Capitol is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

During a ceremony to mark the exhibit’s arrival at the Capitol, about 60 students from Millwood Public Schools presented signed pledges to respect others and to value their own lives.

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