This is from a Facebook note that I wrote:
Society has built us to think that we need all these great things, that are killed and plundered for. Right? You need your phone. Right? How could you help that poor Palestinian if you didn't have your IPhone? It helps you organize events and communicate information so quickly. Read More »
Wherever you are go outside and take a walk. Pull aside a random person, someone you do not know and someone on your college campus or in your high school hallway that may look unfamiliar. Pull aside someone in your office that you just know by name. Start an awkward conversation. Try this for an opening question: “When I say poverty, what do you think about?” Read More »
I just recently finished reading the novel The Great Gastby by Scott Fitzgerald. Though the book took place in the 1920's, it can easily be compared to the present. America is still seperated by those with money and those without it, especially in this time of financial crisis. Read More »
"In a free country, we punish men for crimes that they commit, but never for the opinions they hold." Harry S. Truman It has come to my attention, lately that some people have harsh feelings about the running politicians. The people that I have encountered that believe that our goverment has become corrupt, also believe that it's completely their fault. Read More »
Okay so I am going to try and make this a blog, and keep the ranting to a minimum.
Be proud of who you are. It is simple. Be proud that you aced your last test, be proud you held a job for longer than a year, be proud that you are an AMERICAN. Read More »
When Jeremiah Wright recently came under fire, Senator Obama quickly denounced him. He jumped on the Romney/Kennedy-esque religion speech as the media continuously played tapes of Wright's fiery rhetoric over and over. Reporters used their adjectives of choice in attempt to distance themselves from Wright in spite of their love for Obama. A frenzy erupted over some minor—and honest—quotes. Read More »
Right now there is an article circulating the internet that discusses what Martin Luther King, Jr. would be doing if he were alive today. He would be endorsing the most peaceful politicians and continuing to promote his platform advocating peace. Read More »
Every time I listen to Barack Obama—a daily practice—I feel like I'm listening to today's Martin Luther King, Jr. I'm waiting for the day that after the word "change" springs up one of the million times in each of his speeches, the words "So even though we face some difficulties of today and tomorrow..." follows. Read More »
