Hello, my name is Desmond Bennett and I am one of the Oregon Kid Governor Cabinet Members for 2025. I really enjoyed the inauguration at the state capitol back in January and have continued to push my platform since then. My platform is to end bullying with my plan to S.A.C. bullying.
- The S stands for stand together. There is power in numbers and if we all stand together bullies won’t have the power to bully others.
- The A stands for awareness of culture. As we become aware of others cultures we won’t hurt them without knowing it.
- The C stands for common object bullying. It’s important to care for our toys and resources because it isn’t just humans that can be bullied.
It’s important for us to not only take care of those around us but also the stuff around us. I continue to stand up for those who are being bullied. In my school, I have helped my principal make skits about how to include and not bully others. I will continue to be an advocate for others and because of my platform I have had others come and ask me if they can be my friend. I will continue to be a safe place for others and I hope you will too.
I encourage everyone to stand up for others when they see someone treating them poorly or see someone getting bullied. If you see something say something. Be an up-stander not a bystander. Help me end bullying by standing up for others and in the end you might have a life long friend. Be kind to everyone because you never know what others are going through.
Thank you for your support and for reading my post, and don’t forget to be kind. —Desmond