Imagine waking every day as a female knowing that your love of reading, math, science, learning…just wanting an education, could get you killed.

I’m grateful for young women like Malala and Kainat who have the courage to stand up for what they believe in.  No girl should have to risk her life because of the desire to learn.

I couldn’t fathom not being able to read a book, attend a seminar or get an education because I’m a female.  Knowing I can do this makes me very proud to be an American.

Other than the Taliban’s warped thinking that females should not be educated, their reasoning for shooting these girls is unclear.  However, I think I may have the answer:  fear.  The Taliban are so fearful that these females will achieve something substantial in their lives, something the Taliban will never do.  Because the Taliban are nothing but a bunch of cowards.  These females will continue on with their educations, and with what they learn, they will outsmart the evilness of the Taliban and make the world a better place.  Not just for females but for everyone.