Prejudice Is Ugly

I've written on this blog — and others — about the folly of judging a book by its cover.

Prejudice is ugly — whether it is based on race, sex, age or disability — and the latest example comes to us from across the sea. Susan Boyle, a 47–year–old singer, recently performed on "Britain's Got Talent," the British version of "American Idol."

Before she performed, Boyle was asked why her dream of becoming a professional singer hadn't been realized. She said no one had given her the chance, but she was hoping that would change.

Well, if that doesn't change, something is seriously wrong.

Boyle isn't young and beautiful. But she has the greatest singing voice I have heard in a long, long time. I wanted to post the video of her performance here, but the posting function has been "disabled by request," according to YouTube.

So here is the link.

Susan Boyle

Boyle sang, "I Dreamed a Dream," and she is truly an inspiration to all who dream dreams — whatever their dreams happen to be. She's also a reminder to us not to dismiss people offhand because we think their skin is the wrong color or they're too old or whatever.

Take a few minutes to watch her performance. And if she doesn't knock your socks off, something is seriously wrong with you.