Why don't you do something about it?

[Caj]

not overly happy about Bush and the current state of Iraq but there is really very little i can do about it, i'm a coalition supporter so I'm not as disgruntled as others on here seem to be with the current state of australia (also living os currently)

whilst i don't deny your right to vent - it just seems to me that some people are extremely passionate about their views and that maybe their energies could be better focussed in their attempt to make change.

i don't believe that the insults and agression coming from both sides of the spectrum in these posts do anything other than further polarise peoples views

i just think that if you're really passionate about changing things actions speak louder than words. and one of the obvious ways to do this is to get involved with the ALP (if you lean that way) at the local level to help them overturn the government at the next election

 

[demon_dave]

I am passionate, I am a member of an organisation fighting racism but the only thing I do about these issues is write letters to the papers which get printed occasionally also I'II argue the point with anybody who wants to

 

[Caj]

I can see that

 

[PA HOG]

i don't believe that the insults and agression coming from both sides of the spectrum in these posts do anything other than further polarise peoples views




I'm afraid you are correct. Have you ever seen a post where someone says "I've considered your point of view and have now changed my mind"?

Insults and aggression are not parts of my posts, however, it is extremely doubtful that anybody has changed their views as a result of my weak old efforts.

Why do we bother then? Probably for the same reason we go to the football, because we enjoy it. We may well shout at the top of our voices but the truth is our statements are unlikely to affect the game in any shape or form. But it's fun.