At least try to gain some common ground on ethics. — MonfortS26
I don't think I'll ever have the power to make even the slightest of change in any of that unless I run for office and I don't want to be a lawyer. Why not just live a self indulgent life? — MonfortS26
It seems to me there is this fairy tale that we actually have power as individuals in America. — MonfortS26
Why not just live a self indulgent life? — MonfortS26
Do you think it is a waste of time to argue politics? — MonfortS26
Is anyones desire to make a positive change in the way we live our lives just a narcissistic ignorance of nihilism? — MonfortS26
You seem to imply that making a positive change somehow equates to political change alone, but there are a plethora of other ways then simply running for office where you could make significant changes. I assisted - through research - the eventual progress and ultimate change to bullying legislation in my state and I am not a politician. I am also involved in research that is currently working to change the rights of children who experience domestic violence. I studied law, but I work at grassroots level with young girls and get really low pay, but I am happy since I am supporting the disadvantaged. Is it not a possibility that one of those that I assist would one day become a policy-maker or a politician?I don't think I'll ever have the power to make even the slightest of change in any of that unless I run for office and I don't want to be a lawyer. Why not just live a self indulgent life? — MonfortS26
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