Nope...Quote:
Originally Posted by Lainey
I'm not sure how you jump to the conclusion that the most stressful jobs involve physical stress. The hard part of firefighting and heavy rescue is mostly mental, frankly. Rob claims, against most of the data that waiting tables is up there though. Probably why he has PTSD. #StolenValorQuote:
Because there's plenty of people to admire who are courageous outside of the physical realm.
I could not agree more with you, Lainey. When I think of strength and courage, I think of Rosa Parks - her act of non violent non compliance sparked change. That to me took real courage and I'm honest enough to admit I don't have that level of courage - but I take my hat off to it and respect it a great deal. RobQuote:
Originally Posted by Lainey
so far all I have heard is how much you distrust and have no faith in America. Name one thing you do to make it a better place? How are you nitiating change? Previously you stated even if an old man was being assaulted or a young woman being gang raped you would not call the police. I just cannot reconcile your statement that basic healthcare is your right however you would not step up to help someone defenseless. It just does not make sense to me. We all have a shared responsibility here. That is the framework for a strong community, strong nation.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimmethesimplelife
And Rosa Parks might not be the best example. In subsequent interviews Rosa Parks saiid she did not want to start a protest. Her feet were sore and she was tired. So she sat down.
I'm not sure where she claimed this, she apparently also has claimed otherwise that she was not tired "No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in" is quoted many places, though I can't say I can confirm the quote supposedly in a book she wrote after the fact. Anyway quote or no, just tired and that's all? She had been a member and active volunteer of the NAACP for a decade by that point. But all without conviction that blacks should have more rights? I don't believe it. She had already previously refused to enter a bus from the back (not illegal as she just in effect boycotted her own personal bus ride that time). She had been involved in activism, not being a personal hero activism, more like going to a few meetings with activists, training youth, monetarily supporting trials where black men were falsely accused etc.. Whether she planned that exact day to resist is doubtful, some claim she did know the NAACP was looking for a test case, but it doesn't mean she really planned to BE THE TEST CASE.Quote:
And Rosa Parks might not be the best example. In subsequent interviews Rosa Parks saiid she did not want to start a protest. Her feet were sore and she was tired. So she sat down.
I suspect it works something like this: you are involved in the NAACP, you hear plenty about black rights, you hear about plans for boycotts, you hear about people here and there refusing to give up their seats, you believe in the fight for equal rights for blacks, when someone treats you as inferior because you are black it irritates personally and because you believe you should have equal rights. Then a confrontation ensues, you didn't' start it and maybe you are just thinking about your work day or getting home or whatever, you are asked to give up your seat, you see the opportunity open up before you in that instant, in light of the fact of the cases here and there you are already aware of of people refusing, the opportunity to do the right thing now. You do. I suspect that's more likely than a confrontation being planned that day, although it's possible they could have gone out looking for it. Certainly as soon as it happened the NAACP kicked in, flyers are distributed for boycotting busses ASAP etc. Courage? Yes. Anyone would have done it? No. But did it occur in a vacuum? No.
Amen! Great post, flowerseverywhere!Quote:
Originally Posted by flowerseverywhere
Apathetic, you are correct. I misspoke. Perhaps what would have been better phrasing was that Rosa was an ordinary person who did not set out to change everything that one day. She simply got tired and had enough. Of course like all of us her actions were influenced by her experiences. Those were evil times in our history and thank goodness for courageous people like her.
All over the world there are people who have had enough. people who spend time preparing and serving meals to the poor. People who are volunteer tutors in schools so maybe a child can read better. People who work with the countless refugees around the world fleeing war, ethnic cleansing and poverty. People working to better race relations so that people of color can have a chance. Just look at some of the more well known ones, like doctors without borders, habitat for humanity and the wounded warrior project.
I for one am so grateful I was born and live in the US. I am proud of all the people I know who are trying to make the world a better place through paid and volunteer work. If you see something that isn't right, start to figure out how to change it, even in the smallest way. You don't have to be the first black woman to stay seated on a bus.
By the way, I find it ironic that in many countries you would be jailed or disappear for all the anti government things that have been posted here. However, we have the freedom to change things.
As Ghandi said "you must be the change you wish to see in this world".
I am continued to be amazed at how some people will use any given subject to brag, no matter how inappropriate it might be.
Are you referring to me? If so, please be specific.Quote:
Originally Posted by CathyA
Nope, definitely not you flowers...........
. Good I try not to be offensive. I just really believe that we are not powerless. We can change things but it sometimes is frustratingly slow. But even little steps will get someone up a seemingly insurmountable hill if you keep at it.Quote:
Originally Posted by CathyA
And it doesn't have to involve risk. For instance helping someone who does not speak or read English well with the language might help them get a better job or pass a driver license test or follow directions and answer questions if they are stopped by the police. Raising money to buy books for the library, or fire department, or volunteering at the local soup kitchen can be a tremendous help to someone in need. We are all in this together and everytime we help those less fortunate, no matter how small makes the world a better place