Reply #14: Exhaustion and Depression [View All]

[momster]

It takes energy and effort to make a difference in this world and even very dedicated and well-intentioned people burn out pouring themselves into the bottomless pit of need. Between overwork and depression (which affects millions of people) it's beyond many people's capabilities to add one more thing to the pile they are already carrying. Even in the 'good ol' days' of '70's protests, for every person out there, there were millions who supported the peace (or civil rights) movements but just couldn't muster the energy to help. Of course, there were also those who were adamantly opposed to those things but they didn't come out either for much the same reason. Exhaustion and depression affects them too, perhaps more because they know in their souls that their leaders and philosophies are failures.

Your anger burns but keep it focused on the *powerful* idiots. The rest of us will do what we can, when we can. For now, for me, that's sending money. Maybe that's not as good as marching on Washington, but it's all I have to give right now.