An open Letter to Mr. Bryan Stevenson, Esq., or, "The moral arch of the Universe"

Mr. Bryan Stevenson, Esq.

           I hope this letter finds you well. 
            I recently watched your TED talk.  Thank you for speaking up about the painful and much ignored truths of our society.  Thank you for the great work that you do for humanity.  You are an inspiration.  I know that, just like the heroes who inspired you, you are inspiring young people today who are going to find ways to solve the terrible injustice of which you spoke.  It was unnerving when I really thought about how rare conversation on this blatant crime against humanity is heard among those powerful enough to start real change.  That comment is aimed more at business leaders than politicians since our modern politicians are just extensions of the business world. 
           I really appreciated how you placed the issue of our society's lack of concern for the most poor among us in its historical context.  New and incredible technologies will be birthed from the progress we make today, and they will hopefully use those wonderful pieces of ingenuity for the well-being of society, instead of selfishly and at the cost of the voiceless, segregated and oppressed peoples of the nations.  But, I believe they are going judge us by our crimes, not our innovations.  You spoke of the significance of identity, and I cannot figure out if the U.S. has an identity crisis, or if it needs one.  However, I believe that the work you are doing will foster identities firmly planted in justice and concern for the well-being of the most poor among us by leaving a piece of yourself in everyone who has heard you speak.  You have certainly made a lasting impression on me.

Thank you for giving so much of yourself to the cause of Justice.

With respect,

FBA