I thought that it was interesting that Ida Applebroog was against labeling. She said that she hates labels. I was thinking about this and wondered what the world would be like if we didn’t have labels. What if the world stopped labeling people and groups of people? I have a hard time picturing a world with no labels but I think that it would be a place where we would have to get to know each other for who we are rather than judging someone by their label. We see people look, act, and walk a certain way, and we immediately label them and put them into different categories. “Look at this kid. He must be emo. Did you see what he was wearing?” Instead of immediately judging a person, why can’t we talk to them first? Get to know them a little and see what is underneath all the clothes and make up. Maybe that person just lost several friends and family members. Maybe they have had a tough life. Everyone is searching for love. Everyone wants to be loved. Everyone needs love. So, why can’t we stop labeling, judging, hating, and hurting everyone around us? They want love just like we do. All it takes is a smile, a hug, an ear to listen to their story. “There is ne fear in love; but perfect love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror” (1 John 4:18). Imagine being in a world with no fear. A world where love abounds and fear along with torment run the opposite direction. Fear is literally kicked out the door. I think that it would be an amazing place. I think that Ida has the right idea about not using labels. Labels can be the cause of much hurt and pain as well as fear. I think it is time we stepped away from them and moved forward in love.