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January 13, 2003
Armchair Activism
I'm the first to admit that I am easily influenced. Come to me with a strong argument for your cause and I'm yours, until the next good speaker convinces me otherwise! Armchair activism is something I've been incredibly loathe to voice an opinion on. So easy to hide out in the apathetic majority. I agree with roughly 70% of the chain e-mail petitions I get but rarely forward them on, only after checking the contact details.
Even then, it can be embarassing when your good deed for the day turns out to be little more than an urban legend.
Receiving the "UN is collecting signatures against the war on terrorism" this week prompted me to dig up some food for thought and led me to breakthechain.org. I'm sold on their argument (for now...)
To stand and be counted in the debates and demonstrations to come, it's going to take more than a few keypresses. Hell, you may even have to work up a sweat.
Posted by .M. at January 13, 2003 02:41 AM
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