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Nothing will ever be perfect, and there will always someone who is negatively affected by the system, whatever it is. So, why not make the little changes instead of ranting on an internet forum? If you think that your city isn't run right, volunteer for your city council-- all of the ones that I know of let anybody come in, but that doesn't mean that they all do. If you think that there should be a better student-teacher ratio in schools, then volunteer to help in an elementary school. If you think that inflation is a problem, look at what is necessary in your life and then add in what you want-- you'll be healthier that way too. Most of all, remember that the big bad federal gov't (or the wonderful life-giving federal gov't) and the all-knowing states (or those that need assistance) are just people. They're not even particularly bad people when you get down to it. They are people who go home to families and dogs, and even chickens, whose daughters are going on first dates and sons are getting their licenses. There are many people who have succumbed to temptation when it comes to inefficiently managed money, just like the kid who sees that their neighbor's test is just too plain to see.
So, I guess that's it. People are people are people, who do all kinds of things good and bad for good and bad reasons, and they remain so even when in large white buildings with fancy computers. History is what gets written down (usually by the winners) and words can be twisted to fit anyone's mouth. We spend so much time and energy debating about issues that DO NOT apply to most people's daily lives, when children go to school hungry, or don't go to school hungry. And we scream and stamp and yell because because of an azure equine and a crimson pachyderm, when frankly we're not that different-- but people can make a heck of a lot of money out of hooplah and hot air, so it will continue.
Whatever. Live. Let others live. Be happy.
This.
Nothing will ever be perfect, and there will always someone who is negatively affected by the system, whatever it is. So, why not make the little changes instead of ranting on an internet forum? If you think that your city isn't run right, volunteer for your city council-- all of the ones that I know of let anybody come in, but that doesn't mean that they all do. If you think that there should be a better student-teacher ratio in schools, then volunteer to help in an elementary school. If you think that inflation is a problem, look at what is necessary in your life and then add in what you want-- you'll be healthier that way too. Most of all, remember that the big bad federal gov't (or the wonderful life-giving federal gov't) and the all-knowing states (or those that need assistance) are just people. They're not even particularly bad people when you get down to it. They are people who go home to families and dogs, and even chickens, whose daughters are going on first dates and sons are getting their licenses. There are many people who have succumbed to temptation when it comes to inefficiently managed money, just like the kid who sees that their neighbor's test is just too plain to see.
So, I guess that's it. People are people are people, who do all kinds of things good and bad for good and bad reasons, and they remain so even when in large white buildings with fancy computers. History is what gets written down (usually by the winners) and words can be twisted to fit anyone's mouth. We spend so much time and energy debating about issues that DO NOT apply to most people's daily lives, when children go to school hungry, or don't go to school hungry. And we scream and stamp and yell because because of an azure equine and a crimson pachyderm, when frankly we're not that different-- but people can make a heck of a lot of money out of hooplah and hot air, so it will continue.
Whatever. Live. Let others live. Be happy.
