We're all complacent fools

What is it that our troops are dying for anyway?

It's the new imperialism. Of course America won't conquer a foreign land and enslave its people, but it DID kill thousands of people and overthrow a government in an attempt to make a foreign government more like the American government. America's way must be right, because America is always righteous, RIGHT? It sure is a shame those Iraqis don't appreciate what we're trying to give them. The American Dream. It's what everybody wants. To live in a country where the citizens grow complacent and while their shepherd blinds them to the truth that everything is not alright, that society is falling apart, but the government is unwilling to make any change that would truly benefit its citizens, let alone humanity as a whole.

I honestly don't think this one demonstration will change anything. We need more. Bigger. Widespread. We need a real revolution. I fear that this country has grown too accustomed to it's sedentary lifestyle and nobody has the guts or the power to really affect what's happening to us.

You can fall in line like your leaders hope you will, or you can stand up and take action toward change. Revolution is what America was FOUNDED on. When a Real American sees an injustice, (s)he must act to correct it.

Don't get me wrong, I fully appreciate and respect the soldiers for joining the military to protect their friends, families, and fellow Americans, but Iraq needs to stand on its own. Ongoing occupation of Iraq is only increasing the Iraqi disdain for America and for the new government brought in by America. A free Iraqi government must be operated and defended by the Iraqi people, not a foreign power. How are Iraqis supposed to feel any patriotism or unity with their leaders when the force of American soldiers is visible to them in their everyday lives. Though the war may have been unfounded, the Iraqis have now been given a chance at freedom from oppressive rule, but they must stand up and take it for themselves if they truly want it.

How many more of our fellow humans have to die before we get off our lazy asses and do something about it?

(written in 2007)