Posted by Glenn Shepherd on February 08, 2002 at 15:02:52:
In Reply to: SUGGESTIONS posted by Rich Hagen on February 08, 2002 at 12:07:13:
We have the opportunity to gain a great deal of power by using a peaceful method and the democratic process to get millions of Americans to speak up. The media cannot ignore peaceful, average American citizens from all age groups and professions who protest any government practice, policy, or law. We'll gain nothing by using any type of force or violence whatsoever. If you want to transform the world into a peaceful world with human rights and freedom for everyone, then we have to get large numbers of people who simply send out this message of world peace and human rights in a humane, peaceful manner. Politicians and the media cannot ignore large numbers of people and when the polls begin to turn, we need to stand together in a free, peaceful, and democratic manner. I don't believe that all elite, wealthy Americans are standing behind corrupt and self-interest groups. I believe that with our democracy we must bring people together and have dialogue on how we can solve our nations' social problems and how we can participate in solving many world social problems. The huge majority of the people in this country are caring people who would like to see our government promote many social projects that would truly solve problems. But we must realize that we, the people, are the government and unless we speak up then our government will fail.