If you have ever been to Paris, you know that the Eiffel Tower is visible just about everywhere, with one exception. You cannot see the Eiffel Tower when you get inside it. In our world there are many problems, but the best way to deal with them and to effect change, is just like the famous landmark. You have to get inside.
Okay so I know that wasn't the best analogy, but my point is that for the past couple of years there has been a lot of moaning about the US Federal government. I hear ya. Things certainly need to be better. Always complaining though and never doing anything, does not bring about positive change. What does? Getting involved! We need to get inside the workings of our local, state, and federal governments, and we need to be involved. One huge way to do this is to VOTE.
Making sure people are heard, you might want to do more than cast your own personal vote. Take a few minutes to call, text, or email your friends and urge them to get out and vote too. If you are able, offer to take people out to the polls. After Election Day, continue to be involved too. Attend meetings, make phone calls, write letters - get inside all that is going on in your community and help make the decisions. It will feel good when you see progressive changes, and you WILL see them if you are there.
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