t0_t3h_m00n wrote: It's even worse that there is hardly any awareness of these events on America's part. True. It's kinda cruddy that NOBODY really pays attention to what's going on there. Of course, if the world WAS paying attention, they couldn't very well call them Invisible Children, could they?
Of course, looking at the site, I see a bunch of people marching and what not. Marching and singing songs and stuff isn't gonna fix the problem. It seems like the people participating in the One Night Commute meant well but didn't accomplish much.
Quote: Each city's attendance exceeded thier online sign-ups, and our expectations immeasurably. From the group in San Diego whose feet were bleeding from walking 21 miles barefoot to join us, to the 7 girls in Chicago who shaved their heads. From the New Yorkers who could be "laying but not sleeping" on the sidewalk in a single file line, to the downpour on the Prom dresses in Frankin, Tennessee – you were a part of something memorable. Young, old, all races, all religions – united for the Global Night Commute. We feel the force of this movement, and this one night was just the beginning.
The Global Night Commute Book will be available soon, and is guaranteed to give you shivers. Keep checking, your photos and art projects may be included.*
THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE YOU MAY NEVER MEET – KNOWING THEY DESERVE THE SAME FREEDOM AS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN.
Shaving your head and/or walking 21 miles barefoot means nothing to those kids.
I'm sure they appreciate the thought, but thoughts aren't what they need. Get over there and stop the kidnappings if you want to do something. The international community doesn't care about Africa. Don't believe me? Look at the conflict diamonds being openly sold. Look at Darfur. It seems like, if you want anything done, you have to do it yourself. Cripes, you've made me sound like Bono.
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What gets done with the money and how's that going to stop this?
