The Times They Are A-Changin’….
I admit it. I’m excited. Finally there appears to be some action on the horizon. “Occupy Wall Street” spirit has spread to Tucson, and on October 15 there will be a gathering in a park. “Occupy Tucson”. At last. Friends tell me that cities all throughout the USA will be taking to the streets to protest, discuss, give a shout about corporate greed, banks, the environmental meltdown, and justice for all.
I want to be there.
I have the right to work
I don’t have answers to the heavy-weight questions of our faltering economy, the jobs crisis, the immigration injustices. But to see so many people coming out of the woodwork and taking a stand gives me hope. These issues are solvable. We are a smart, generous, innovative country. It’s time to get off our butts, turn off the TV and cell phone, and DO SOMETHING!!
Vote. Run for political office. Consider offering micro-loans to energetic visionary young people who have some great ideas. Get on a School Board. Stop being so afraid. Lend a hand.
It’s a new day. And I am so glad to be a part of it.
I hope the people who think those who attend these gatherings don’t love their country will come and look at our faces. My friend and I are going to be there. We are 68 and 69. We worked for our government(s): state and federal in our time as teachers and
administrators. We are saddened by the lack of kindness and caring towards our children, our elders, our poor, our sick, our immigrants. I volunteer with readers who are behind in our schools. It’s not enough. We will be there.