Hell yeah it is. Just more side affects of a do nothing political force we have today. Get elected and do nothing that matters. Or, have law enforcement that let's known terrorists loose to commit more atrocities. At least it looks like somewhat of an offense is being made in Europe. It's just a screwed up world lately.
Here is the real problem, "its the fault of the politicians". Democracies great failing, we all get someone to blame. This madness is OUR fault, the regular folks passing the buck. Nothing personal grendel25, I'm guilty, letters written to political figures, zero.
How many joined the protests against the Iraq war? 2 million? And we where ignored. That doesn't mean its pointless but it was likely a risk taken in the hope we'd feel that way. Next time bring sleeping bags, a barbecue, beer, make a damn great party of it and stay there because the next stop is war.
That's an even more apathetic view. The US is government for the people by the people. When we start living that ideal again we'll actually be great. When we stop electing do nothing republicans we'll be great again. Oh the irony for all the liberal ballot measures to WIN but for all the liberals who made those measures possible end up losing mid-term elections.
I've participated. I voted. I walked door to door in the rain and cold for candidates I believe in. I talked to real people at their front door. If the voters would have turned out we'd have different representation in office, I'm sure of it.
Don't assume to judge me as someone that just points fingers. I complain and point fingers entirely correctly and more people need to do the same. But yeah, write those politicians and get involved. But the most important thing anyone can do in these times is just live their lives and be good people.
