Don't Mistake Complaining For Action

As many already know, I relish a good debate or substantive political discussion. As a child, I enjoyed listening to my very informed parents and their friends discuss political, social and economic issues of the day. Our family's Sunday breakfast was spent with mom and dad poring over the New York Times and discussing their personal opinions on the important news topics.

In high school, college dorms and various jobs, friends and associates know I like discussing political and social issues. In saying all that, I must add, I never confused political debate as action. Nor do I confuse complaining as action. I fervently believe if one is greatly upset with status quo in society, one has the responsibility to organize and bring about change. Failure to do so renders all of your arguments and observations as moot bellyaching.

Life has taught me that anything worth having is worth the fight. Let us stop the defeatist mentality that introduces failure before we even start fighting. Jump into the fray and help bring about justice. There no guarantee we will win, but there is a guarantee that complaining from the sidelines will just give you more of the same.

The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself. FDR