We rant when we are not in control. We feel powerless, so we use our voices to help relieve the tension inside of us. When we rant, we believe that just saying the words out loud can help change things. Maybe it doesn't change anything, but maybe it does.
If our words are heard, then ideas may spread. If ideas spread, maybe someone else, who does have some control, can do something about it. If somebody does something about it, maybe some good will come of it. Our world can be a better place, we just have to start paying attention!
As Rick Mercer states in his report for Macleans magazine, Why I Rant, "Everyone should rant. Ranting not only makes you feel better but occasionally...you might just get results - justice, satisfaction..."
He goes on to state that "Canadians don't rant enough." The danger, however, is fierce.
"If we as a nation don't rant then the powers that be will use that complacency against us."
The problem? "People don't care."
HOW CAN WE NOT CARE?
Our world is falling into the hands of the greedy, the rich, the powerful, the sneaky, the evil, and day after day, we do nothing. We stand by while beautiful, promising, young girls are bullied to death. We sit on our couches while war rages mercilessly leaving slaughtered bodies to the flies. We eat our dinner and have a beer while governments across our planet cheat and lie and steal from us; making it harder and harder for us to live a decent life, while they count their millions and laugh at our reluctance to stop them.
How can we not rant? Are we afraid of the consequences? Are we afraid someone will notice us? Are we afraid we'll be in some sort of danger because of what we say? It's easier to stay quiet. It's easier to bury ourselves under excuses than take a stand for what is right.
As murky as it is lately, we still have the freedom of speech. It is a right, a privilege, denied to many, and even though we have the ability to stand up and speak out, we are silent. We allow the evils of this world to take over; our countries, our governments, our families, ourselves. By staying silent we are saying it's OK. By keeping to ourselves we are essentially saying we agree with what's going on.
Edmund Burke tells us plainly, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
I, for one, refuse to sit by and watch our world fall apart. I, for one, refuse to allow evil to consume all that is good. I, for one, know that all it takes is a dash of courage and a pinch of passion. I, for one, plan to help focus us back to what's right. I, for one, will do something about this!
Who's with me?
"When good men do nothing." Click here if you want to read more. Website credited to Wayne Greeson
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