(October 12, 2012 at 1:37 am)Brian37 Wrote: Bullshit. The entire world needs MORE engaugement, not less. I agree that everyone can elevate superfulous crap and act like it is the end of the world. --- If we are only concerned about our own lives without being aware of global issues it sets our species up for the very tribalism all claim is the problem.
And why on earth are you talking your frustrations out on me? I did not say less engagement, I said less engagement about things that a) people don't have knowledge of (e.g. Hughsie's example of whining about your GP with no knowledge in medicine) and b) things that truly doesn't matter (I think that sport fanaticism is taken to ridiculous levels).
Quote:But it is stupid for us to simply say that what happens outside our houses or yards or fences or place of work cannot affect us as individuals, much less on a global scale.
Yes, I agree with you on this one, so why do you get your panties in such a twist?
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
