Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

In reply to the discussion: Regarding White Folks [View all]

bigtree

(91,698 posts)
4. 'we have to do more than demonstrate'
Fri May 23, 2014, 09:40 AM
May 2014

One of the reasons that I began to participate in political debates and advocacy was the realization that there is a myriad of opportunity to influence the political process and in the advancement of my ideals into action or law. Alas, . . . I am inextricably hobbled by the (deliberate) indiscretions of my youth (and some of my adulthood) in seeking a more public role in all of that, but I've taken advantage of every opportunity that I'm able, because I can see and understand what a collective effort it takes to elevate those ideals and an even greater collective effort to make them a reality.

So, it is with admiration and great interest to see and hear of the progress you are making toward representing your ideals in a decidedly more personal and accountable way. That is, I'm certain, a reflection of your own integrity and character.

I very much agree that our advocacy needs to have a legislative focus, if it is to amount to more than just argument, or even agreeing among ourselves. So, I very much appreciate your emphasis on affecting the legislative process through direct personal involvement and accountability and wish you the very best in your state and region.

Many inspiring and significant debates - and political and protest actions - as you know well, have come out of your state and region of the country. Must be the exposure to an abundant amount of sunshine, or, maybe in the water!

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Regarding White Folks [View all] H2O Man May 2014 OP
That can't happen because... butterfly77 May 2014 #1
Thank you. H2O Man May 2014 #2
I'm glad you mentioned it hootinholler May 2014 #6
I read a lot H2O Man May 2014 #9
Congratulations on your re-election to the school board. panader0 May 2014 #3
Thanks! H2O Man May 2014 #10
'we have to do more than demonstrate' bigtree May 2014 #4
agreed Supersedeas May 2014 #11
Very interesting. H2O Man May 2014 #12
Good to see an update on your activities... KoKo May 2014 #5
Occupy Loudly in Public Office Supersedeas May 2014 #7
btw.... KoKo May 2014 #8
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Regarding White Folks»Reply #4