Given the opportunity, what would you change
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 by Philly0381 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Well we are down to the twelve days to Christmas, no please, don't start humming the song! 
We are all thinking about the last gifts we need to get, and making sure we didn't forget anyone when we sent out our greeting cards. This is also the time we start refecting on the past twelve months and longer, hoping that we did all we could to make life just a little better for the ones we hold closest to our heart.
During the year we all have, I'm sure, found things happening in our life and others lives that just wanted to make us stand up and shout, "Could this all please just stop". It is discouraging at times when those with the means, position and power just don't step up and do something. Can't they hear us.
So if you were such a person of means, position, or power, just what would you change, stop, or cause to happen that would make people stop what they were doing, look up, listen and pay attention.
For me, the list as they say goes into next week. If I had to pick one thing it would be to remind everyone everywhere, that one of the most important things if not the only thing we have to do everyday of our life is protect and keep our children safe. As a world, we just are not doing a very good job of it. If we would just work on that, just think of the possibilities.
So here's your chance folks, say just as little or as much as you feel necessary but, and this will be hard, just one thing. There is alot of things going on in the world that need our help and attention, take a stand, let your voice be heard.
Have a Happy Holidays everyone.
We are all thinking about the last gifts we need to get, and making sure we didn't forget anyone when we sent out our greeting cards. This is also the time we start refecting on the past twelve months and longer, hoping that we did all we could to make life just a little better for the ones we hold closest to our heart.
During the year we all have, I'm sure, found things happening in our life and others lives that just wanted to make us stand up and shout, "Could this all please just stop". It is discouraging at times when those with the means, position and power just don't step up and do something. Can't they hear us.
So if you were such a person of means, position, or power, just what would you change, stop, or cause to happen that would make people stop what they were doing, look up, listen and pay attention.
For me, the list as they say goes into next week. If I had to pick one thing it would be to remind everyone everywhere, that one of the most important things if not the only thing we have to do everyday of our life is protect and keep our children safe. As a world, we just are not doing a very good job of it. If we would just work on that, just think of the possibilities.
So here's your chance folks, say just as little or as much as you feel necessary but, and this will be hard, just one thing. There is alot of things going on in the world that need our help and attention, take a stand, let your voice be heard.
Have a Happy Holidays everyone.
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wulfn1
Reply #2 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:05 PM
Reply #2 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:05 PM
I'd make it manditory for everyone to remember it can all be taken away in the shortness of a breath and to make every second count for something.
Lantec
Reply #3 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:05 PM
I would use this opportunity to point out that "they" don't exist. Means, position and power are not required to make a difference. Action is required. If you know of something needing doing then do it or enable someone else who has the same goal(s) Don't spend your time waiting for someone else to take the initiative.
Reply #3 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:05 PM
It is discouraging at times when those with the means, position and power just don't step up and do something. Can't they hear us.
So if you were such a person of means, position, or power, just what would you change, stop, or cause to happen that would make people stop what they were doing, look up, listen and pay attention.
So if you were such a person of means, position, or power, just what would you change, stop, or cause to happen that would make people stop what they were doing, look up, listen and pay attention.
I would use this opportunity to point out that "they" don't exist. Means, position and power are not required to make a difference. Action is required. If you know of something needing doing then do it or enable someone else who has the same goal(s) Don't spend your time waiting for someone else to take the initiative.
Philly0381
Reply #4 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:19 PM
You are correct Lantec, I only used those words because most most people out there are waiting for those they see with those qualities as being the ones that can/should be making things better or atleast attempting to make a change for the better.
Reply #4 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:19 PM
Means, position and power are not required to make a difference.
You are correct Lantec, I only used those words because most most people out there are waiting for those they see with those qualities as being the ones that can/should be making things better or atleast attempting to make a change for the better.
Koasati
Reply #5 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:39 PM
I'm with you bro.
Reply #5 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:39 PM
I'd rid the world of political correctness, terrorism and gangsta rap\baggy pants
I'm with you bro.
Vampothika
Reply #6 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:48 PM
Reply #6 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:48 PM
I seriously wish terrorist bombing would stop.........i really hate it.
alchohol fueled violence. i hate this too.
i wish drugs didnt exsist, then the drug addicts wouldnt have to beat up old woman to score maybe 5 -40 bucks to get a hit........
I dont think the world is gonna get better....its going downhill now.... I hate saying things like that too.......
alchohol fueled violence. i hate this too.
i wish drugs didnt exsist, then the drug addicts wouldnt have to beat up old woman to score maybe 5 -40 bucks to get a hit........
I dont think the world is gonna get better....its going downhill now.... I hate saying things like that too.......
NightTrainthedark
Reply #8 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:02 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:02 PM
The world is overpopulated. I can't suggest any course of action without being branded a nutcase. 
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #9 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:30 PM
Reply #9 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:30 PM
Colorado NT...5th or 7th in size...22nd in population.
Phil Swinney
Reply #10 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:12 PM
Reply #10 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:12 PM
I am reminded of how fragile those lives around us have become as we get older. As wulfn1 pointed out, "it can all be taken away in the shortness of a breath..." I make it a point to say to those whom I care about, "I love you." These are three very simple little words that are the sum of my being here. With the all the diversity that surrounds us, I feel I already have the power to change lives and the course of humanity because of the infectious nature of that simple phrase. Think of the choices we would make if we were to realize the impact this had on others. The significance of another life would never be diminished and the importance of all lives would contribute to the further evolution of this species.
We accede to the paramount ideal that all children have the fundamental right to be here, but we must take the responsibility to care for and teach them the quintessential importance of passing this legacy providing we have learned the consequences of having never learned how to say I love you. Someone taught us this about 2,000 years ago and we still haven’t caught on. Tell someone you love them and change the value of another life. It should be without negotiation.
We accede to the paramount ideal that all children have the fundamental right to be here, but we must take the responsibility to care for and teach them the quintessential importance of passing this legacy providing we have learned the consequences of having never learned how to say I love you. Someone taught us this about 2,000 years ago and we still haven’t caught on. Tell someone you love them and change the value of another life. It should be without negotiation.
Philly0381
Reply #11 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:15 PM
Reply #11 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:15 PM
Not really getting the kind of replies that I thought this post would generate. (
It would appear from the replies that the human race, mankind if you wish, has lost the desire to believe that there is a still a chance to pull back from the abyss that we stand in front of.
Once again this was not about a wish, it was meant to bring out what you felt you could or would do if the opportunity presented it self.
Well, maybe Star Trek did get it right, "Beam me up Scottie, there's not intelligent life on this planet".
Now that should be worth a few remarks! 
It would appear from the replies that the human race, mankind if you wish, has lost the desire to believe that there is a still a chance to pull back from the abyss that we stand in front of.
Once again this was not about a wish, it was meant to bring out what you felt you could or would do if the opportunity presented it self.
Well, maybe Star Trek did get it right, "Beam me up Scottie, there's not intelligent life on this planet".
Now that should be worth a few remarks!
vStyler
Reply #12 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:23 PM
I didn't say that, I'm a believer in change for the better good, to go forward positively, still have faith in the human spirit and human kindness.. but we have to face it, there are some massive challenges ahead of us and until something is done about folks are going to be pessimistic.
Reply #12 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:23 PM
It would appear from the replies that the human race, mankind if you wish, has lost the desire to believe that there is a still a chance to pull back from the abyss that we stand in front of.
I didn't say that, I'm a believer in change for the better good, to go forward positively, still have faith in the human spirit and human kindness.. but we have to face it, there are some massive challenges ahead of us and until something is done about folks are going to be pessimistic.
Phil Swinney
Reply #13 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:26 PM
Reply #13 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:26 PM
Perhaps forced readings of "The Ethics of Star Trek" by Judith Barad, Ph.D? Would that qualify?
Jafo
Reply #14 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:31 PM
Reply #14 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:31 PM
Perhaps forced readings of "The Ethics of Star Trek" by Judith Barad, Ph.D? Would that qualify?
Someone got a Fud for StarTrek?
Good grief....
Pugboy
Reply #15 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:07 PM
Reply #15 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:07 PM
I would like all of the Stardock programs to be free, but that is not happening, is it
Philly0381
Reply #16 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:14 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:14 PM
I'm kind of feeling like Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are huddled in a corner asking "What's wrong with Charlie Brown?".
eieio
Reply #17 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:19 PM
Yep.
Reply #17 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:19 PM
I'd rid the world of political correctness, terrorism and gangsta rap\baggy pants
Yep.
2of3
Reply #18 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:29 PM
Gene Roddenberry believed that we would evolve beyond our nature, and I'd like to believe it will happen. The "abyss" you refer to is a big wake up call for the reasonably intelligent people of the word.
Time to notice what's going on and realize that it is ok (and should be required of us) to speak up when something isn't right!
Sorry about the political undertone here, I do believe that mankind will find a better way of doing things eventually.
Reply #18 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:29 PM
Well, maybe Star Trek did get it right, "Beam me up Scottie, there's not intelligent life on this planet".
Gene Roddenberry believed that we would evolve beyond our nature, and I'd like to believe it will happen. The "abyss" you refer to is a big wake up call for the reasonably intelligent people of the word.
Time to notice what's going on and realize that it is ok (and should be required of us) to speak up when something isn't right!
Sorry about the political undertone here, I do believe that mankind will find a better way of doing things eventually.
eieio
Reply #19 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:41 PM
Reply #19 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:41 PM
"I'd like to give the world a hug / and tell it jokes and stuff,..."
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Threi
Reply #20 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:58 PM
Reply #20 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:58 PM
I would make Windowblinds free.
Actually though i would delete the part of the human brain that causes us to rush to judgment, then let the world sort out itself.
Actually though i would delete the part of the human brain that causes us to rush to judgment, then let the world sort out itself.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:54 PM
I'd rid the world of political correctness, terrorism and gangsta rap\baggy pants
What kind of world are our children growing up in?