Dear All, You all know very well where I stand on the politically and social spectrum. My postings of the last year or so, in particular, have conveyed my beliefs system - the fundamentals of who I am and what I care about - in an abundantly clear fashion. My heart breaks for humanity (and other living creatures AND our precious planet) in so many ways. I have been criticized by both family and friends for stirring the pot. I guess I naively thought that perhaps I might be able to make just one person of another persuasion think about what Ive shared. To step back and reflect, if only for a moment. I will always be an advocate - some would say a crusader - for those who do not have a voice...or, shall we say, those with a smaller voice. The underserved. The marginalized. Whether a child, an animal, those who suffer hate, abuse and suffering (including our environment), those seemingly forgotten by society, or those who society doesnt WANT to have to think about. Last night I spent some time reading and rereading the posts of many who have disagreed (some vehemently and angrily) with me on many fronts. And Im feeling sad and a bit defeated. I am not the smartest person.I am not the most experienced person.I could be doing much more to be a part of the solution by taking greater action. I in no way think Im better than anyone else. And, very importantly, I do believe in free speech, despite what some of you may think. I am just a regular old human being who cares more about living things than everything else. Money, power, you get the picture. I am hereby proclaiming no more such posts from me. I will play it safe, so as not to offend and rile and have hate spewn in my general direction, and will espouse my beliefs in different types of forums. Believe me when I say that I am NOT copping out (though I will be criticized for doing just that, Im predicting). I cant change the way people think, and I now know and really get this on a gut level Trust that Im not giving up. Just feeling tired, I guess. So many people in this world dont feel as I do. THIS makes me sad. And thats a fact, Jack! XO, Susan the Idealist (I guess?!)
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:48:04 +0000
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