Redemption
Okay, so here I am, the eternal cynic (at least on this board). But I have to say that I do agree with Pops . . . to a point.
I do believe that this is one of if not the best country in the world. But I also believe that, judging by all of the things I have seen and read, it is a corrupt one. That says a lot for the state of the world today.
I also agree with the point that we would criticize whomever was in office, no matter who they are. This is undeniably true. But sometimes the criticisms are just and founded in truth and we should heed them.
However, my position on complacency remains the same. I don't disagree that everyone has a proper place in the world, insofar as their personal responsibilities dictate. But if people don't stand up for what's right, if nobody is a watchdog on this country, if nobody believes it is their job to make things better, then NO ONE WILL DO ANYTHING. I don't believe that things work themselves out. It takes movers and shakers to straighten what is crooked in this country and the world. It takes crusaders, or even just the self-aware and motivated, to affect change. In India this week, a hunger strike by one woman halted the construction of dams that would flood thousands of homes. ONE PERSON MADE A DIFFERENCE. I believe it is possible again and again.
I'm not saying that everyone must protest or go on hunger strikes; I'm not saying that everyone be as involved (one might say obsessed) in politics as I. The least that I ask is for people to be aware and to keep the dialogue going so that one day it may reach a person motivated enough to do those things necessary to help raise this country back on its feet.
Yes, I am guilty of mud slinging. But I do it in the hopes that I may influence another (and perhaps further convince myself) to open their eyes! If I convince one person that it is time for a change, that the evil in this world must STOP, then maybe they will convince another, and that person will convince another, until the masses stand in unison and refuse to take any more.
I may be cynnical as far as looking at the state of affairs. But I believe I am a realist as well as an optimist; I believe we can take back our country and protect our well-being. I do love this country. That is why I fight for its redemption. I not only believe it is sick, I believe there is a remedy. All it takes is for people to care enough to stand up for what's right.
I do believe that this is one of if not the best country in the world. But I also believe that, judging by all of the things I have seen and read, it is a corrupt one. That says a lot for the state of the world today.
I also agree with the point that we would criticize whomever was in office, no matter who they are. This is undeniably true. But sometimes the criticisms are just and founded in truth and we should heed them.
However, my position on complacency remains the same. I don't disagree that everyone has a proper place in the world, insofar as their personal responsibilities dictate. But if people don't stand up for what's right, if nobody is a watchdog on this country, if nobody believes it is their job to make things better, then NO ONE WILL DO ANYTHING. I don't believe that things work themselves out. It takes movers and shakers to straighten what is crooked in this country and the world. It takes crusaders, or even just the self-aware and motivated, to affect change. In India this week, a hunger strike by one woman halted the construction of dams that would flood thousands of homes. ONE PERSON MADE A DIFFERENCE. I believe it is possible again and again.
I'm not saying that everyone must protest or go on hunger strikes; I'm not saying that everyone be as involved (one might say obsessed) in politics as I. The least that I ask is for people to be aware and to keep the dialogue going so that one day it may reach a person motivated enough to do those things necessary to help raise this country back on its feet.
Yes, I am guilty of mud slinging. But I do it in the hopes that I may influence another (and perhaps further convince myself) to open their eyes! If I convince one person that it is time for a change, that the evil in this world must STOP, then maybe they will convince another, and that person will convince another, until the masses stand in unison and refuse to take any more.
I may be cynnical as far as looking at the state of affairs. But I believe I am a realist as well as an optimist; I believe we can take back our country and protect our well-being. I do love this country. That is why I fight for its redemption. I not only believe it is sick, I believe there is a remedy. All it takes is for people to care enough to stand up for what's right.
posted by Anonymous at 4/21/2006 08:40:00 AM
1 Comments:
I agree. I hope that none of my comments were AT you. I have a way of sticking my foot in my mouth a lot, but it's never harmful. I usually rail against the general public, not people. You have a dedication that I hope to have in at least something in my life. I fear I am too middle-of-the-road in everything. But I DO agree with what you say most of the time, and even if I don't agree with something, I feel I understand your point.
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