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Shall we change the world today?
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Well, I think it's entirely possible to change the world for the better, starting today 
First we must decide on an aim, whether it be world peace, freedom from persecution and prejudice for everyone, happiness and love for every child - etc.
Then, as a collective group we probably have more power than we give ourselves credit. We can influence others to join the 'make the world better' movement, we can contribute spare time and money, it doesn't seem so impossible anymore does it?
Perhaps this newfound mood is the SAD wearing off :chin: or perhaps we should all be a little more charitable in our lives. Maybe if everyone from thesite boards did one extra good deed today it would make a difference.
First we must decide on an aim, whether it be world peace, freedom from persecution and prejudice for everyone, happiness and love for every child - etc.
Then, as a collective group we probably have more power than we give ourselves credit. We can influence others to join the 'make the world better' movement, we can contribute spare time and money, it doesn't seem so impossible anymore does it?
Perhaps this newfound mood is the SAD wearing off :chin: or perhaps we should all be a little more charitable in our lives. Maybe if everyone from thesite boards did one extra good deed today it would make a difference.
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Unless we're ones not to speak when someone says something we disagree with and (s)he or others assume we agree.
But if we went around and declared our opinion on stuff just because we want to declare them, we'd be dickheads and no one would pay attention.
The way to do that is to say what our opinion is when somebody asks us, or when it's an opinion on the topic that we're already discussing. In that way, we're influencing others.
However, some people don't even speak when they're asked their opinion, and when someone else expresses a different one they don't say anything, and this makes them look like they're agreeing, even when they're not. These people aren't influencing others.
I've written the same thing I wrote in my previous post, with many more words. I hope you understood it this time.
If you really want to change the world though, try running for government office or get your ideas known. Majority wins if your idea is big enough to be supported by the mainstream. Always write to your government if you feel somethings in awry, and in the US I mean your state senators. Believe it or not they probally do scim through issues and if enough people write or e-mail their letters on a specific issue the more likely they are to support it.
Sorry, If people cared less about things?
Wise up ya big tree hugging hippy.
Chilled out like.
Newsreader: Today a 100 strong gang of internet geeks aged between 15 and 38 atempted to overthrow the Govenment with a view to taking over the world, They were apprehended.... easily.
Their spokesmen a Mr. Jim v tried to explain His actions using a series of dots, brackets, and "smileys".
He was sectioned under the mental health act....
:thumb:
they rarely listen anymore
ie; 230 pints donated by thesite.org
or 340 of us are organ donors or something
I'm already trying to 'change the world', I have been for a while. There's a lot I'd like to see happen (personally), although whilst you're fighting one cause there are always others to be fought for. Which cause is most important? Women's rights in Jamaica? Gay rights in Iran? The Brazillian rainforests? Poverty in Russia? Animal rights? Disability rights? The abuse of children?
I think that people look too much at the supposed bigger picture, you know? Like "we'll never be able to help people in the global south"... I mean are we thinking collectively, or in affecting the lives of individuals?
If you donate to Amnesty you're making a difference, if you volunteer with children you're making a difference, if you participate in a march you're making a difference, if you buy fairtrade you're making a difference, if you give somebody you day travel card you're making a difference... We don't always see the progress we make...
But that donation to Amnesty will go towards paying a lawyer to get a person out of prison. He returns home to his family who missed him dearly and this makes them feel amazing. People's lives have been touched.
You could volunteer with children, some of who may be welcomed home by the smell of whiskey and a fist to the jaw. But when that kid is around you she feels safe, you are proof to her that good people do exist.
By going on a march you build a solidarity for a cause and the more people who attend, the more encouragement it is for people fighting a cause. Sure the government may not listen, but you are showing them and other people you are unhappy enough at something to give a few hours to share your voice.
By buying Fairtrade you are giving some money to people in the global south who are trying to make something of them. Again, the more people who buy, the better the profit. Because of that support you increase the chance of a better future for their kids.
The last example I use is personal... I wasn't having the best of days, but a lady leaving Surbiton station stopped to give me her travelcard. The fact that she thought to give me her travel card and stopped me to talk to me really touched me and kept me smiling for the rest of the day. An act of kindness is something which can affect your minute, hour or even the rest of your life... I think it is something which is underrated and yeah, some people won't appreciate it.
I don't see myself as an exceptional person, I haven't done anymore good for the world than the next lass or lad... But I am certainly not so pessimistic as tosay we can't change the world because we do, every day.
By buying Fairtrade you are giving some money to people in the global south who are trying to make something of them. Again, the more people who buy, the better the profit. Because of that support you increase the chance of a better future for their kids[/QUOTE]
Tbh, buying fairtrade goods do fuck all for farmers in Africa/wherever. The extra money they get is miniscule and nowhere what they should. I think's it very bad that a lot of companies pride themselves on selling "fairtrade" goods as if they give a fuck when in reality they don't.
I give money to charity boxes and do the odd bit of volunteering here and there. Other than that, I'm pretty apathetic which is sad really.
Got a link on the Fairtrade?
I'm pretty optomistic about Fairtrade and even if the amount of money they get is small (and let's face it, it is a business) compared to what we'd earn.
I mean what would you rather buy, something ehich is sustainably produced where the farmers are given a better wage or something like Nestle, who have been known to buy cocoa from plantations which use chid slaves?
Well you might upset someone if you hugged them without their permission.
What about a free hugs sign though?
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