Looking back, over the course of the last 40 years, haven't we as a society grown more apathetic? Perhaps, some of my more seasoned readers can share their thoughts on the last 40 years. I am a paltry 35 years old and perhaps, I am giving too much credit to the men and women of yesteryear.
I for one, am of the opinion that we have become more and more apathetic as a society. Considering my previous statement, would I be too far off base in assuming that the overall levels of apathy will continue to grow? Obviously, there are always hazards associated with assuming. Those hazards not withstanding, what kind of miracle is it going to take to shake us out of our current malaise?
Maybe, we aren't in need of a miracle at all. How bout a catalyst instead. I think, I am safe in saying that most people look outside of themselves for a miracle. A miracle being something that comes from a higher power. A catalyst, on the other hand, can be manufactured right inside one's own home. Better yet, right inside one's own home state.
The catalyst that I refer to is none other than a bonafide secession. Yes, I said a secession. Even the mere impetus of a legitimate secession could be enough to adequately shake the ground beneath our apathetic feet. But, for the purposes of this discussion, I am talking about a genuine secession and all of the back draft that would come from such a bold declaration. As to the ramifications of an actual secession, in terms of what the federal government might or might not do, well, we will have to leave that to another discussion.
The undercurrent of what I am saying is this. I don't believe that it is possible, without some sort of catalyst, for us to collectively come to a point where we can or will overcome our apathy and take back this country, which is rightfully ours. I for one, believe that our political process hit rock bottom several hundred miles back. And, I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only one that feels this way. However, does it matter if our political process has hit rock bottom and we along with it, if we aren't prepared to do something about it? No. Which is exactly why we need this catalyst.
Secession might, at first glance, seem to be a bit of an extreme measure. Only a few years ago, I laughed out loud at the very mention of secession. In my mind, at that time, the very idea was ridiculous. But, after careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I was quite simply wrong. I would even say, that extreme times call for extreme measures. Except for the fact, that what we are talking about is not what I would label as extreme. Is it too extreme to think that you should alter the course of your travel, if you know that the road that you are traveling leads to imminent disaster? I would think not. I would think and I certainly hope, that to most people's way of thinking, that would be called survival.
I am deeply concerned for us all, if we have become so apathetic, that we cannot or will not, take the necessary steps to ensure our own future. I read somewhere that it is better to live one day as a lion, than ten thousand as a sheep (I can't remember where or I would give credit where credit is due) . I can't say that I disagree with that.
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Well, as you know, I'm only a paltry eight years older than you. But I'll offer a bit of my own perspective nonetheless...
First, yes, we've become more apathetic. It didn't happen in a vacuum though. Success generally causes apathy. But worse than that, it generally causes people to go about 'helping' others at the expense of their own. It's a little cliche', but we really have been too successful in this country for our own good.
But not to worry, nature has a way of providing its own correction when things go terribly bad. The impending economic crisis will cause horrible human suffering, acts of violent barbarism the likes of which we've never seen in this country before. It will make the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans seem like child's play by comparison. But enough of this negativism...
The TEA Party rallies cropping up all over the country, the tenth amendment resolutions state Congresses are passing as we speak, etc., etc., etc., these are all good signs. I don't think an actual secession is going to be necessary to wake people up because of the economic crisis I mentioned above, but I see secession as a definite on the horizon, and I think it will result in a lot of bloodshed (not to get off topic). But here's the main thing -- secession can never be discarded as a viable option.
But hey!, if Texas decides to secede, Oklahoma's got your six. I'll personally guarantee you that.
Ain't it grand, how nature has a way of providing its own correction. I know that might sound a little crazy. But, there is something about that notion (and the truth therein) that appeals to me.
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