Not that my psychological landscape matters in the least, but I feel better since I last wrote, because the tone of this outcry now seems different from others I’ve lived through. After many flirtations with social/racial change efforts which inevitably fizzle out, maybe we are all (especially us allies) finally irrevocably committed to the difficult, sacrificial path necessary to effect meaningful change. I’m reminded of the long-term, dedicated Occupy Wall Street and 2011 Madrid Indignados movements, but believe today’s warriors possess the mobilizing skills and vision to make dreams reality. I also see much deeper commitment from us allies. I pray so, and I am ready to follow and to work. How can I help? I’ll vote, of course. I can also march, address envelopes, make calls, donate and fund-raise. I’ll also be glad to renounce my advantaged tax exemptions and entitlements to channel my dollars to initiatives I actually support (rather than the military-industrial complex). All of this will be my PRIVILEGE.
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