Myself

Last year when I attended junior high school I had a lot of friends. We would say, “Friends never tell on friends.” On the last day of school my friend told me he wanted to get in a fight. I knew he was serious because my friend never fights. I had a chance to stop it, but I didn’t act quickly enough. My friend ended up expelled and wasn’t able to walk for graduation. I felt as if I was the reason.

My Family

About four years ago my sister and I were home alone. She told me she wanted to call her boyfriend so they could watch a quick movie. About 15 minutes before he arrived my parents told me to make sure my sister let no one in. I didn’t tell, and… later she announced she was pregnant. I thought to myself, “If only I would have said something.”

There are times when secrets should be told.

My Community

I know there are a lot of people who either buy or sell drugs in the neighborhood. If someone would say a word to the police maybe they could get these guys off the streets. Many deaths and crimes could be prevented but some people don’t know when to tell a secret.

My Nation

9/11 could have been prevented if someone who knew about the attack had told a secret. These acts are planned, which means more than one person knows something. In situations like this secrets must be told. One person saying something could save hundreds of lives.