Words by Brindy Francis
As you already know, the world has been veering off track for a good while. A dangerous man may become our president, mass murders are occurring left and right and lives are being taken for no apparent reason. I, of course, can not state that I am a victim of these events, but I can state that I am here to point out the good and evil and to stand with those victims.
So, the question is: ‘Why are all of these terrible things happening?’ There is no simple answer, but there is an audience. Your community is what contributes to these disasters. Human beings are the ones making these decision. Nothing is an accident. Your opposing side is good in another being’s eyes. In order to make a change, do not only question why it is happening. Protest it. Get involved and make a difference. You have a voice, so please use it.
Yes, I’ve been there as well. Your family members find it annoying how much politics show up on your Facebook feed. You have the right to stand up and fight, even if that is through a little share button. Ignore that aunt who had a bit too much wine because she will eventually find something else to nag at you about.
Although I encourage everyone to fight for what is right, violence is the most problematic solution. One can have an opinion without spreading it with brutality. It is great to bicker about one’s beliefs, but the problem is, nobody is listening to the other side. Instead of working on educating others, people are throwing it in each other’s faces and sparking up a riot. The world is struggling to understand that violence, savagery and force will not get the word out. It will create hatred and calamities.
My good friend, Lilly Glennon, and I had a conversation about this topic. She brought up the idea of fighting fire with fire. She said, “The one thing we are lacking is love, and using violence to ‘preach’ this love is like bombing for peace.” This can be applied to almost any situation. Whether that be real bombs or simple debates, you must understand what you are doing before doing it.
Something that always causes friction is when certain people make statements without being educated on the topic. I encourage everyone to become educated. Set up the New York Times notifications, subscribe to newsletters via email, make a deal with yourself to read one article a day, etc. Understand what is going on in the community and attack it with all you’ve got (with an open mind).
A great way to be involved is attending community events: protests, rallies and petitions. Many couldn’t care less about politics. This is understandable, but I believe it is because they are unaware. This would be titled innocent ignorance. It is extremely important to know what is going on in the world around you. Everyone must be updated on issues and create real, personal opinions. We need opinions. We need debates. This world does not need any more followers. Everyone has the power to be a leader if they stepped out of their comfort zone.
There are many characteristics to a problematic community, but you, personally, are strong enough to alter this disarranged planet. Attack these topics head on, but with no intention of hurting anyone else. We are a community and we must act like one. It does not matter what you qualify as in this populace. Your religion, race, job qualification, and class does not define you and it does not define the people around you. We must join together and stand strong in order to make any difference.
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