Aliens in New York by Yvonne White

 

In New York Harbor stands the Statue of Liberty, who welcomes foreigners with open arms and invites them to enjoy better lives. Soon, “Alieners” from outer space heard great stories about New York and decided to live there. Eventually, New York was filled with the Alieners who were entertaining, hardworking and lovable.

 

The New Yorkers loved these aliens and wanted them to stay forever. However, cruel politicians who lived in powerful empires were jealous of these aliens and decided to plot evil against them. The politicians began to lie about the Alieners, calling them invaders, murderers and thieves. The politicians bribed Hollywood to portray the aliens as evil demons in movies and television series, and the media continued to tell lies about them.

 

People soon began to believe the politicians, and others, who were afraid to be called Anti-New Yorkers, decided not to make friends with the Alieners anymore. The Alieners were ridiculed, hated and spat on everywhere they go. The aliens were also banned from public places such as schools, restaurants and restrooms.

 

The poor Alieners, no longer loved, committed suicide by drinking poison filled with viruses they were allergic to. The news about the aliens’ deaths spread everywhere. People began to rejoice. However, when they overheard the politicians saying they had lied about the Alieners because of how much they envied them, they were furious with the politicians and wanted to overthrow them. But they could not because it was against the law to overthrow powerful people in politics.

 

The people wished they had not listened to the politicians and should have helped the Alieners more because they had assisted them in the past. But it was too late, and the New Yorkers knew they had betrayed good friends.

 

My friends, before you judge others, think twice and investigate the matter before jumping to a conclusion. Otherwise, you may regret it in the future. After all, as the Jackson 5 song says, “The Life You Save May be Your Own”!