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Re: Doing nothing » AuntieMel

Posted by laima on August 25, 2006, at 10:40:36

In reply to Re: Doing nothing, posted by AuntieMel on August 25, 2006, at 10:18:24

>> It ticks me off - being the only remaining super-power we could do so much good.

Super power...I know what you mean, we leave so much of our "doing good" (on massive global scale, donating relief money, raising awareness, etc) to rock stars and computer millionaires-very appreciated of course, but-

> I don't think that there isn't anyone willing to make the first step. I think people are afraid to make the first step.
>
> History is full of cases where people didn't fight back and regretted it.
>
> I just think we are using our super-power status incorrectly. I would like to see us use it to protect the underdogs of the world, especially those in need of protection from their own governments.
>
> It ticks me off - being the only remaining super-power we could do so much good.


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