So what? Who Cares? Well the thing is kids if my broke ass can give up my latte money every month to help support things I really care about then so can you. I am not even close to suggesting that you support the same organizations that I do. I have been hearing a lot of discontent about the state of the world lately, this is one way to help. If I had the time to volunteer you bet your ass I would. If you have time to volunteer I am absolutely suggesting that you should.
I get that things are looking pretty grim lately. We have a crap economy, we have high unemployment, we have people who thump podiums with hate filled speeches, and we have non doctors trying to enforce medical decisions. The worst of it all is the whole world is in turmoil, not just America. So much hate is getting thrown around it is hard to see the bright side in anything. I can't turn a page in the New York Times without reading about some conflict that stems from hate.
For me, donating to the organizations I have already mentioned has helped me feel a little light coming through. Getting involved in my community has always been something that has made me feel better. The older I get, the more I think that voting is not enough. That isn't to suggest that I don't think you should vote, I am a huge fan of voting (in Utah if you aren't registered go to vote.utah.gov and get registered). I just think with so much grumpgrump in the air it would be nice if we could all be a little more active in our worlds to make it a better place. It seems like everyone has a gripe, then why not do something to off set it? In my own state the local NBC affiliate decided to not air The New Normal because they didn't think a show about a gay family was appropriate for prime time when straight families will be watching tv. This ticked me off, it was also the same day that I started my monthly donations to Equality Utah. Nationwide, including my state, women's rights to reproductive choice have come under attack. I started donating to Planned Parenthood. I love NPR and the local radio programming like Radio West. I donate to them for being a bright light or at the very least an informative light in my day.
Yeah yeah I am an idealist, I think that the world can change and be a better place. I am still naive enough to think that what I do matters, so I better do things that improve not destroy. I just can't help it. I really do think that if we all did our part things could get matter. Let's stop polarized politics and start active participation in our communities.
I will get down off my soap box now. :)
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