If this is so grandly important to humankind, the US, and morality in general, why aren't there more protesters?
And I am not by any stretch, referring to just Floridians. If people believe half of what they have been posting why aren't they selling things, pawning things, withdrawing money from their accounts, taking time off instead of using it for their vacation and hitchhiking, flying, driving, carpooling down to Pinellas Park?
This is the alternate edge of the sword as far as a web format goes. It's too easy to complain by typing into a keyboard. Terry appreciated your keystrokes, I am sure, now, off to lunch, or down the hall for a soda, etc.
I understand why the folks that are killing her are doing so. I cannot understand the unwillingness of those who say they care not doing anything truly meaningful. Calls, emails, letters, and rants don't count. That's for other things, not for when someone's life hangs in the balance.
And yes, as the old saying goes, whenever you point a finger, there are three pointing back at you. So why am I not there? I don't know, but it has really begun to disturb me.
Shakespeare said to thyne own self be true, and I don't like the excuses that I appear to be making to myself. "But, my job, my responsibilities, the hardship, the feeling of what would it really matter." I'm not buying my own excuses. I may very well find myself there tomorrow, but I just don't know..
Well, to be quite honest--I think the Chinese could have invaded, set up shop in Miami and it would not have the effect you describe.
Because collectively, we are a lazy people who don't like to be inconvenienced. We talk a big talk but walk with our tails tucked between our legs. Until something of this sort affects us personally, we are often comfortable with expressing our indination but otherwise remaining within our comfort zone.
I am tired of being comfortable and complacent.