Comment by a3n
12 years ago
As we're learning here in the US, there's a big difference and gap between "the people" and the government.
12 years ago
As we're learning here in the US, there's a big difference and gap between "the people" and the government.
But there isn't! You might all feel that your government is misrepresenting you, but until serious action is taken, nothing is going to change. What that serious action is, I have no idea. Other countries have dealt with oppressive regimes before, some better than others.
But that's the thing, the government has strayed so far from the people that a) it's obvious they aren't going to seriously consider the people's will other than window dressing, and therefore b) the only way this kind of thing will change is through revolution. And we're far from revolution, if ever. The gap is there.
I agree with you - but I don't think that absolves US citizens of responsibility either.
Replying to jsmeaton
Indeed! They should be on the streets!
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