I'm sick and tired and...I'm gonna just keep taking it.
I read all these threads about stupid things that are happening in the world and it makes me mad. I've got opinions and attitude and want things to change. But I do nothing. I'll admit it. I could go out and join a lobby group or start one of my own. I want the world to be a better place...I just don't feel like doing anything to change it. Apparently.
Do I have the right to b!tch and complain when I go about my own business and do nothing to change the world that I claim is unjust? How many people are actually doing something about it and how do they feel about people like me?
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Koan,
I like your post. This is an affliction that maybe should be called: "Engaged Complacency"
It seems to be quite popular now. What is the cure? I don't know.
I like your post. This is an affliction that maybe should be called: "Engaged Complacency"
It seems to be quite popular now. What is the cure? I don't know.
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koan wrote: [ I've got opinions and attitude and want things to change. But I do nothing.
Whoops! Sorry! Wrong answer! Would you like to use a life line?
I think you've forgotten something, Koan. You do change things...every single day.
Have you forgotten, "It's a Wonderful Life?" Even the tiniest of things that you do every day spread out like ripples in a pond, crossing and recrossing other people's lives in an infinite pattern of repercussions.
People that have had near death experiences often say that when they see their life rewound, and the actions of all interactions shown clear to them, they are amazed that the things they though were critically important...were not. and the smallest of things such as a kind word to someone in need (who then decided not to commit suicide, and had a baby, who grew up to be a great leader) were of unimaginable impact.
For example:
I read your posts. Your intelligent opinions influence me. I teach, but of course my views (influenced by you) seep into my lessons. My students alter the courses of their lives based on my lessons.
Viola! Koan has saved a child from a terrible future.
Don't underrate your life, Koan.
It would be like a thread bemoaning the color it is, when it can't see the magnificent part it plays in the beautiful tapestry.
Whoops! Sorry! Wrong answer! Would you like to use a life line?
I think you've forgotten something, Koan. You do change things...every single day.
Have you forgotten, "It's a Wonderful Life?" Even the tiniest of things that you do every day spread out like ripples in a pond, crossing and recrossing other people's lives in an infinite pattern of repercussions.
People that have had near death experiences often say that when they see their life rewound, and the actions of all interactions shown clear to them, they are amazed that the things they though were critically important...were not. and the smallest of things such as a kind word to someone in need (who then decided not to commit suicide, and had a baby, who grew up to be a great leader) were of unimaginable impact.
For example:
I read your posts. Your intelligent opinions influence me. I teach, but of course my views (influenced by you) seep into my lessons. My students alter the courses of their lives based on my lessons.
Viola! Koan has saved a child from a terrible future.
Don't underrate your life, Koan.
It would be like a thread bemoaning the color it is, when it can't see the magnificent part it plays in the beautiful tapestry.
All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players...Shakespeare
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That was really nice, and true Jives. 
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lady cop wrote: That was really nice, and true Jives.
Yes it was!
Yes it was!
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Jives :-6
I never dreamed I would get a response such as you gave. I really hadn't thought of it in that way. I normally do try and make a difference in all the little ways I can through kindness and right action. Guess it started to feel like that was not enough. Thank you for reminding not just me but all who read this that every moment of every day is important. And that everyone can and does make a difference.
I wish I had put this under body and soul now.
I never dreamed I would get a response such as you gave. I really hadn't thought of it in that way. I normally do try and make a difference in all the little ways I can through kindness and right action. Guess it started to feel like that was not enough. Thank you for reminding not just me but all who read this that every moment of every day is important. And that everyone can and does make a difference.
I wish I had put this under body and soul now.
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posted by jives
It would be like a thread bemoaning the color it is, when it can't see the magnificent part it plays in the beautiful tapestry.
Great way to put it, wish I had thought of it.
It would be like a thread bemoaning the color it is, when it can't see the magnificent part it plays in the beautiful tapestry.
Great way to put it, wish I had thought of it.
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I am not surprised by Jives answer about Koan for she is truly a beautiful and wonderful person that does so much for others and never asks anything in return. I, in my life, have been touched by her strength, her conviction and her ideals. They are truly the stuff that the world needs in these dire times.
That I am not surprised is because I know her well and have grown to love her and respect her deeply. Were I a person that did not know her I would be absolutely stunned by her perceptions.
To honour Koan as you do Jives is accepted by me as being a true evaluation of who she is based on the fact that you understand and do not use words to blithely flatter her. I humbly appreciate your words and I know that there will be many that will be led along the paths of their lives to better lives because of her love of people and truthfulness.
That I am not surprised is because I know her well and have grown to love her and respect her deeply. Were I a person that did not know her I would be absolutely stunned by her perceptions.
To honour Koan as you do Jives is accepted by me as being a true evaluation of who she is based on the fact that you understand and do not use words to blithely flatter her. I humbly appreciate your words and I know that there will be many that will be led along the paths of their lives to better lives because of her love of people and truthfulness.
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When I posted this I was feeling frustrated at myself. Hypocritical.
Thank you for making me feel better. I am somewhat overwhelmed.
I still think that we should all do more to improve the world though.
Thank you for making me feel better. I am somewhat overwhelmed.
I still think that we should all do more to improve the world though.
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koan wrote: When I posted this I was feeling frustrated at myself. Hypocritical.
Thank you for making me feel better. I am somewhat overwhelmed.
I still think that we should all do more to improve the world though.
You got that one straight. More should be done.
It will be done as people begin to realize that they can do things just by doing the right things. Not so much getting the right sized diamonds to meet your external needs while others go without, but by the value of the gems that come from within, doing deeds that will help people in their lives to grow towards a fulfilling existence of having lived properly for the reasons that will touch and beckon their friends to join them in accomplishing what needs to be done in order to live in the world that we dream and know is the right way the world should be.
Thank you for making me feel better. I am somewhat overwhelmed.
I still think that we should all do more to improve the world though.
You got that one straight. More should be done.
It will be done as people begin to realize that they can do things just by doing the right things. Not so much getting the right sized diamonds to meet your external needs while others go without, but by the value of the gems that come from within, doing deeds that will help people in their lives to grow towards a fulfilling existence of having lived properly for the reasons that will touch and beckon their friends to join them in accomplishing what needs to be done in order to live in the world that we dream and know is the right way the world should be.
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illuminati wrote: Koan,
I like your post. This is an affliction that maybe should be called: "Engaged Complacency"
It seems to be quite popular now. What is the cure? I don't know.
This is the perfect title for how the world is today. Its like a disease that a good portion of the population is suffering from. Because young people dont even know the way the world used to be... they are immune from the ravages of the disease. For those of us who remember.. the condition causes discomfort. I have often said that one word, or one kind action can change someones life, or the world. The conversations that take place here are changing thinking, someones circumstances, or the world. So what everyone has told you is true Koan.. getting up everyday and making the effort to inspire people here..is making a tremendous contribution. I am sure that you inspire the people you come in physical contact with also, every day. The best way we can change anything is by being examples. Not only with actions or good deeds, but by having the courage to say how we feel or what we think. Even when faced with opposition. We are a minority and I think that many members of this minority have gathered here in Forum Garden.... All of a sudden it kind of makes you think.. Oh my where did this magical place come from? and why is it here. And look.... like bees to a swarming hive.... Discover the people it has drawn.. very interesting.
I like your post. This is an affliction that maybe should be called: "Engaged Complacency"
It seems to be quite popular now. What is the cure? I don't know.
This is the perfect title for how the world is today. Its like a disease that a good portion of the population is suffering from. Because young people dont even know the way the world used to be... they are immune from the ravages of the disease. For those of us who remember.. the condition causes discomfort. I have often said that one word, or one kind action can change someones life, or the world. The conversations that take place here are changing thinking, someones circumstances, or the world. So what everyone has told you is true Koan.. getting up everyday and making the effort to inspire people here..is making a tremendous contribution. I am sure that you inspire the people you come in physical contact with also, every day. The best way we can change anything is by being examples. Not only with actions or good deeds, but by having the courage to say how we feel or what we think. Even when faced with opposition. We are a minority and I think that many members of this minority have gathered here in Forum Garden.... All of a sudden it kind of makes you think.. Oh my where did this magical place come from? and why is it here. And look.... like bees to a swarming hive.... Discover the people it has drawn.. very interesting.
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I'll be the first to admit that I have whined about injustices and done nothing to change them. Most everyone here knows how I feel about the judicial system. Why do I not do something about it? Fear. I have seen a man who complained about our Chief of Police threatened by him for making a statement. Not only do they not do their job, but they abuse their power, here I sit afraid to take a stand. Where would I start? Our chief of police is a joke in my opinion, the cops under him a joke, the prosecuting attorney crooked as heck, and the judge I swear is on drugs sometime. I feel helpless, powerless, and angry all at the same time. So, yes, I will complain, I will vent, and I will do my best to stay away from having to deal with any of them. Sometimes I almost feel bad feeling this way for the simple fact that if someone is trying to break into my home, who am I going to call first? :wah:
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koan wrote: When I posted this I was feeling frustrated at myself. Hypocritical.
Thank you for making me feel better. I am somewhat overwhelmed.
I still think that we should all do more to improve the world though.
lol. I would mispeak myself if I were to say that I didn't have bad days too. That post is something that has been rattling around in my brain for a while now and I'm glad to have found a chance to get it out and use it.
I was on a roll that day, eh?
And I agree, there are many, many things to be done and we should all try to do a few. But single-handedly reconstructing buildings that have been devastated by a tsunami just isn't my style.
Instead, I plan to be extra nice to every cashier I meet for a week!
Thank you for making me feel better. I am somewhat overwhelmed.
I still think that we should all do more to improve the world though.
lol. I would mispeak myself if I were to say that I didn't have bad days too. That post is something that has been rattling around in my brain for a while now and I'm glad to have found a chance to get it out and use it.
I was on a roll that day, eh?
And I agree, there are many, many things to be done and we should all try to do a few. But single-handedly reconstructing buildings that have been devastated by a tsunami just isn't my style.
Instead, I plan to be extra nice to every cashier I meet for a week!
All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players...Shakespeare
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We all do it to some degree. Sometimes it's a fair assessment, and sometimes it's not. If we're going to judge ourselves, let's be fair about it.
Koan, I completely agree with what Jives has said (wonderfully put, as well!). I'd add that you are also raising a daughter - and from what I know of you, I'd feel pretty safe in assuming that you are raising her to be aware, decent, kind, responsible, and loving...much like yourself. The "ripple" (to quote Jives) that extends from raising children can never be measured. I consider it to be the finest thing we will ever do, with the most positive impact. Clearly, that is our first priority.
In the small amount of time that is left between working and keeping a family together, it is possible to create or inspire change. Koan, many have mentioned your writings. Do you have anything published? You might want to seriously consider that. Your gift is in creation, in touching people in all thier best spots, and this is no small thing. A person must be inspired to act. I'd call that step 1.
Other people have other talents. Some can bring information to the table - as unbiased as we humans can be. Others can problem solve, kicking ideas around to remove the obstacles. Others motivate and keep the goal very clear, while yet others volunteer their time and efforts to acomplish a specific thing. These would be steps 2 through whatever.
The thing to remember is that it wouldn't happen without step 1.
Peg, when you posted about your son, your fury leapt through the page. Feisty people are necessary as well. You are the kind of person that keeps everyone bound to the goal, you motivate. In your case, you'll really need to think about your goal. Do you want the Chief of Police outta there? Because that's a daunting and potentially dangerous task if he is crooked. Or do you want to make sure that the citizens have a say in what cases are pursued, and what is dropped? There are citizen watch groups that report on police activity. I tend to shy away from them myself because the established ones are looking for police brutality only. They are not looking for ways for citizens and police to work together, whcih turns me off. We can talk about this in depth, if you like, but the point is you are not helpless and you can create change without endangering yourself.
But if you've heard the Chief of Police threaten someone else firsthand and can prove it....then maybe you should talk at length with LadyCop about it. See what your options are.
Long rambling post, as usual...but my particular talent in this area is to unite people, create contacts and blended groups, and to offer workable solutions to existing problems. That's probably immodest to say so, but there ya go. LOL
The question was asked, what do each of us do, if anything, to foster positive change? In my housewife days, the kids and I did lots of community work. Any "grunt work" that we could do together, we did. Later I taught free classes on basic homemaking stuff designed to make life a little easier and a little less lonely for us stay at home moms. I was asked to offer basic classes to females in prison as well, but my exH was very against it. Sadly, I didn't do it. I started a couple of programs as well. One was to unite women in various church groups to adopt old folks homes. About 2 years ago, I heard that this program was still running and doing well.
What do I do today? Very little, unfortunately. Between full time work and full time school, I've little time to myself. I take on easy things that don't depend on me, like walking the greyhounds at the race kennels or offering ideas of charities we can adopt through my job. I have a habit of seeing a need in one place, and an excess in another place...and I stick them together. I had been working with a few activist groups to eliminate a particular law that I HATE, but we lost twice, and I haven't had the heart/time to research it and try to fix the issue so we can win.
I prefer community groups to political groups, but that's just my preference. Fact is, if you want to promote change, even addressing envelopes is a needed chore you can easily take on. Of course, you'll be amazed by how quickly you can get absorbed into doing more and more...so if you've a mind to do this sort of thing, please keep Life Balance uppermost in your heart. I strongly recommend doing things that includes your children. I can't stress enough how important that is. My son thinks that community work is a natural part of life, and that helping people when you can is the norm. I had no idea he'd get that from my behavior, but he did. Major kudos to him!
And finally, the question was asked how do people who are active in change feel about those who are not? Naturally, I feel a bit hypocritical placing myself in the first category at this time in my life, but we'll deal with my insecurities later, LOL. In a word, a very honest word: frustrated. I see so much potential in many people, and I see where their strengths are needed. I don't know how to intentionally inspire people to take that first step. I wish I did.
I've a friend who was feeling very lost, lonely, and unsatisfied with her life. She talked with me about it, and my off-the-cuff reply was to do volunteer work with animals, but NOT with abused animals. Gawd, I'm so bad! Well, a few months later, she came to tell me that she had volunteered with a dog rescue group, had adopted one dog herself (she now has 3), and that she felt so good about her life. She puts in maybe 4 hours a week. But it's been life-altering for her. She's met a new circle of friends that share her passion, she has a direction now that allows her to put her work stress in the proper perspective, and she feels very good about what she's accomplishing.
I guess that what is so hard for me...I know that the effect on the individual is profound. But you can't just tell a person that, they must experience it for themselves.
So this is my advice, my plea even...Think about what you love, and find a place for yourself within it. Love kids? Help set up an good after-school child care program or create avenues of funding that is desperately needed. Love sports? Coach kids, they are so much fun and it helps to keep them out of bad places. Love animals? Volunteers are always needed. Love gardening? Create a community garden and give the proceeds to local charities. Love clothes? Organize a clothing drive for low-income people who need quality suits to re-enter the work force or need warm coats for colder weather.
And if you don't think that's enough to promote change, you're wrong. It leads again to Jives post about inspiring people, showing them hope and faith in themselves, and creating good feelings among people.
Whew! Are we all exhausted yet? I'm sorry for the length, but this is one area I do feel passionately about.
Koan, I completely agree with what Jives has said (wonderfully put, as well!). I'd add that you are also raising a daughter - and from what I know of you, I'd feel pretty safe in assuming that you are raising her to be aware, decent, kind, responsible, and loving...much like yourself. The "ripple" (to quote Jives) that extends from raising children can never be measured. I consider it to be the finest thing we will ever do, with the most positive impact. Clearly, that is our first priority.
In the small amount of time that is left between working and keeping a family together, it is possible to create or inspire change. Koan, many have mentioned your writings. Do you have anything published? You might want to seriously consider that. Your gift is in creation, in touching people in all thier best spots, and this is no small thing. A person must be inspired to act. I'd call that step 1.
Other people have other talents. Some can bring information to the table - as unbiased as we humans can be. Others can problem solve, kicking ideas around to remove the obstacles. Others motivate and keep the goal very clear, while yet others volunteer their time and efforts to acomplish a specific thing. These would be steps 2 through whatever.
The thing to remember is that it wouldn't happen without step 1.
Peg, when you posted about your son, your fury leapt through the page. Feisty people are necessary as well.
You are the kind of person that keeps everyone bound to the goal, you motivate. In your case, you'll really need to think about your goal. Do you want the Chief of Police outta there? Because that's a daunting and potentially dangerous task if he is crooked. Or do you want to make sure that the citizens have a say in what cases are pursued, and what is dropped? There are citizen watch groups that report on police activity. I tend to shy away from them myself because the established ones are looking for police brutality only. They are not looking for ways for citizens and police to work together, whcih turns me off. We can talk about this in depth, if you like, but the point is you are not helpless and you can create change without endangering yourself.But if you've heard the Chief of Police threaten someone else firsthand and can prove it....then maybe you should talk at length with LadyCop about it. See what your options are.
Long rambling post, as usual...but my particular talent in this area is to unite people, create contacts and blended groups, and to offer workable solutions to existing problems. That's probably immodest to say so, but there ya go. LOL
The question was asked, what do each of us do, if anything, to foster positive change? In my housewife days, the kids and I did lots of community work. Any "grunt work" that we could do together, we did. Later I taught free classes on basic homemaking stuff designed to make life a little easier and a little less lonely for us stay at home moms. I was asked to offer basic classes to females in prison as well, but my exH was very against it. Sadly, I didn't do it. I started a couple of programs as well. One was to unite women in various church groups to adopt old folks homes. About 2 years ago, I heard that this program was still running and doing well.
What do I do today? Very little, unfortunately. Between full time work and full time school, I've little time to myself. I take on easy things that don't depend on me, like walking the greyhounds at the race kennels or offering ideas of charities we can adopt through my job. I have a habit of seeing a need in one place, and an excess in another place...and I stick them together. I had been working with a few activist groups to eliminate a particular law that I HATE, but we lost twice, and I haven't had the heart/time to research it and try to fix the issue so we can win.
I prefer community groups to political groups, but that's just my preference. Fact is, if you want to promote change, even addressing envelopes is a needed chore you can easily take on. Of course, you'll be amazed by how quickly you can get absorbed into doing more and more...so if you've a mind to do this sort of thing, please keep Life Balance uppermost in your heart. I strongly recommend doing things that includes your children. I can't stress enough how important that is. My son thinks that community work is a natural part of life, and that helping people when you can is the norm. I had no idea he'd get that from my behavior, but he did. Major kudos to him!
And finally, the question was asked how do people who are active in change feel about those who are not? Naturally, I feel a bit hypocritical placing myself in the first category at this time in my life, but we'll deal with my insecurities later, LOL. In a word, a very honest word: frustrated. I see so much potential in many people, and I see where their strengths are needed. I don't know how to intentionally inspire people to take that first step. I wish I did.
I've a friend who was feeling very lost, lonely, and unsatisfied with her life. She talked with me about it, and my off-the-cuff reply was to do volunteer work with animals, but NOT with abused animals. Gawd, I'm so bad! Well, a few months later, she came to tell me that she had volunteered with a dog rescue group, had adopted one dog herself (she now has 3), and that she felt so good about her life. She puts in maybe 4 hours a week. But it's been life-altering for her. She's met a new circle of friends that share her passion, she has a direction now that allows her to put her work stress in the proper perspective, and she feels very good about what she's accomplishing.
I guess that what is so hard for me...I know that the effect on the individual is profound. But you can't just tell a person that, they must experience it for themselves.
So this is my advice, my plea even...Think about what you love, and find a place for yourself within it. Love kids? Help set up an good after-school child care program or create avenues of funding that is desperately needed. Love sports? Coach kids, they are so much fun and it helps to keep them out of bad places. Love animals? Volunteers are always needed. Love gardening? Create a community garden and give the proceeds to local charities. Love clothes? Organize a clothing drive for low-income people who need quality suits to re-enter the work force or need warm coats for colder weather.
And if you don't think that's enough to promote change, you're wrong. It leads again to Jives post about inspiring people, showing them hope and faith in themselves, and creating good feelings among people.
Whew! Are we all exhausted yet? I'm sorry for the length, but this is one area I do feel passionately about.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle
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Peg wrote: the judge I swear is on drugs sometime.:
Here in New Mexico, our judges really are on drugs. Our top judge was caught yesterday speeding, drunk as a skunk, and on cocaine. He joins the other top judge who is already in jail for DWI, and our Capital City councilman who was recently caught distributing marijuana. (sigh)
I actually tried to do something real the other day. I went to a city council meeting that was deciding to redistrict my neighbor hood from A1 to B2. In other words, from nice houses with large yards, to little hovels with no yards. I held up a sign that said, "Save our neighborhood, and I got up and made a desperate stand for quality of life.
Unfortunately, I lost to the developers that said everyone needed an affordable house, even if living in it wasn't very pleasant.
Que, sera, sera.
Here in New Mexico, our judges really are on drugs. Our top judge was caught yesterday speeding, drunk as a skunk, and on cocaine. He joins the other top judge who is already in jail for DWI, and our Capital City councilman who was recently caught distributing marijuana. (sigh)
I actually tried to do something real the other day. I went to a city council meeting that was deciding to redistrict my neighbor hood from A1 to B2. In other words, from nice houses with large yards, to little hovels with no yards. I held up a sign that said, "Save our neighborhood, and I got up and made a desperate stand for quality of life.
Unfortunately, I lost to the developers that said everyone needed an affordable house, even if living in it wasn't very pleasant.
Que, sera, sera.
All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players...Shakespeare
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A Karenina wrote: my particular talent in this area is to unite people, create contacts and blended groups, and to offer workable solutions to existing problems. That's probably immodest to say so, but there ya go. LOL
Hahaha....dead on!
Hahaha....dead on!
All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players...Shakespeare
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koan wrote: Jives :-6
I never dreamed I would get a response such as you gave. I really hadn't thought of it in that way. I normally do try and make a difference in all the little ways I can through kindness and right action. Guess it started to feel like that was not enough. Thank you for reminding not just me but all who read this that every moment of every day is important. And that everyone can and does make a difference.
I wish I had put this under body and soul now.
Holy Cow Koan! You rock!
I'm glad the others here are reminding you of that.
I never dreamed I would get a response such as you gave. I really hadn't thought of it in that way. I normally do try and make a difference in all the little ways I can through kindness and right action. Guess it started to feel like that was not enough. Thank you for reminding not just me but all who read this that every moment of every day is important. And that everyone can and does make a difference.
I wish I had put this under body and soul now.
Holy Cow Koan! You rock!
I'm glad the others here are reminding you of that.
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I've never been a leader but from what I read here some people on the forum if they are not leaders could be.
How about this idea?
A thread here on the forum where members can post things that they feel should be addressed and the people to contact concerning these things.
It ain't much but maybe if some local polititions know people from all over the nation and the world are watching maybe they will act with a little more responciblity.
How about this idea?
A thread here on the forum where members can post things that they feel should be addressed and the people to contact concerning these things.
It ain't much but maybe if some local polititions know people from all over the nation and the world are watching maybe they will act with a little more responciblity.
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jahamaa wrote: I've never been a leader but from what I read here some people on the forum if they are not leaders could be.
How about this idea?
A thread here on the forum where members can post things that they feel should be addressed and the people to contact concerning these things.
It ain't much but maybe if some local polititions know people from all over the nation and the world are watching maybe they will act with a little more responciblity.
Sounds like a good idea.
How about this idea?
A thread here on the forum where members can post things that they feel should be addressed and the people to contact concerning these things.
It ain't much but maybe if some local polititions know people from all over the nation and the world are watching maybe they will act with a little more responciblity.
Sounds like a good idea.
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A few years back, the chief of police was on the news talking about cutting out all protection on weekends and week days. Number 1, I worked at a store as night manager and the same cops they were talking of cutting, were the same ones that saw me safely out of the store every night. Number 2, why go on television and basically safe it's safe to do crime in our town between certain hours. I did go to the council meeting, when the mayor told the chief to shut up, I yelled at him LOL, and we ended up keeping our protection 24/7. Out of maybe 5 of us there about it, I was the only one that would actually speak so I guess in some cases one person CAN make a difference. Afterwards, the cops all came up and thanked me. Felt pretty good.
Out of maybe 5 of us there about it, I was the only one that would actually speak so I guess in some cases one person CAN make a difference. Afterwards, the cops all came up and thanked me. Felt pretty good.Enraged Complacency
Tombstone wrote: Holy Cow Koan! You rock!
I'm glad the others here are reminding you of that.
I am the same person I was when I joined this forum, in essence, yet hardly ever recall anyone listening to me before let alone responding and sometimes praising what I said. This really is the friendliest place on the net. It has helped me to see the value in myself and know that I can make a difference.
Everyone in this forum...Thank you for being you.
Everyone responsible for the existence of this forum...you have reason to be proud.
I'm glad the others here are reminding you of that.
I am the same person I was when I joined this forum, in essence, yet hardly ever recall anyone listening to me before let alone responding and sometimes praising what I said. This really is the friendliest place on the net. It has helped me to see the value in myself and know that I can make a difference.
Everyone in this forum...Thank you for being you.
Everyone responsible for the existence of this forum...you have reason to be proud.
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making a difference in the lives of others...i don't know where the job leaves off and i begin, it's all one to me. before i was a cop and had a sword and shield, ... did a few 'good deeds'. i knew early on that i had some strengths and steel nerves, the one important thing i did, pre-oj, was pro-bono in the courts for battered women. in Mass. for years. i represented women in court, held their hands, did anything necessary to help them through a very scary process. stayed with them every minute. i was only the trial court law librarian in my county, out of 17 in the state. but a lot of women found their way to my library and then i got to give a big speech to the Mass. Bar Association. whoopee. i enjoyed that, who wouldn't, but it's the women i remember. the scared ones with photos of their blackened eyes. i guess most of the rest of my good deeds were job-related.
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I can see why the thought of retiring early had you so distraught, lc. The feeling you get from helping people and knowing you make a difference every day must be a part of your normal life. A part that would not be easily replaced. You are the type that will always find a way to make the world around you a better place no matter what you are doing.
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I also see a woman that when she saw the horrors of wife battering making, at some time, a vow to herself to do all she could to stop the horror. The courts were to late. They were after the fact. The damage had been done. The hurt and the pain were there forever scarring the individual that wasn't deserving of this treatment.
If you only stopped one person from doing this to a woamn then you would have fulfilled your purpose. To be where it was happening so often left you with the need to be where you were most needed. On the front line taking care of business. Waiting for those times where you would be able to use your all to make this world a better, safer place for those that could not defend themselves.
Liberating them and the children from the potential tragedies that would consume their lives if it wasn't stopped.
I can understand why you don't wont to leave but. if you do, it is because there is some other better, higher purpose for your presence in making sure that justice was and is served. Your're not losing a lifestyle. You are gaining a new experience that will benefit those that you care for in your life.
If you only stopped one person from doing this to a woamn then you would have fulfilled your purpose. To be where it was happening so often left you with the need to be where you were most needed. On the front line taking care of business. Waiting for those times where you would be able to use your all to make this world a better, safer place for those that could not defend themselves.
Liberating them and the children from the potential tragedies that would consume their lives if it wasn't stopped.
I can understand why you don't wont to leave but. if you do, it is because there is some other better, higher purpose for your presence in making sure that justice was and is served. Your're not losing a lifestyle. You are gaining a new experience that will benefit those that you care for in your life.
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Kensloft and Koan.......(K&K :-6 )........your comments are kind and sweet.... not so much a vow, but a loathing of bullies, even as a little girl. wanting to kick the snot out of people who victimized the weak. and ALL criminals victimize the weak. and Koan i believe in Karma, that there is a higher purpose for all that has happened which will be revealed in the fullness of time. :yh_yinyan if, by the Grace of God, i make it to England, there may well be something i'm meant to do. i hope so. and thankyou. :yh_blush