Seoul, Tokyo, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Jun 20 (IPS) – This opinion piece is the second in a series written by learners from middle and high schools in Asia and the USA.Have you ever watched the movie “Free Willy”? A young boy, Jesse, had an Orca whale friend named Willy. Jesse freed Willy into the wild ocean believing that it was the best decision to make for his friend. Well, that was a long time ago.
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