Revolutionary Ideas...

A revolution's possibilities may very well be in the eye of the beholder. The article, "In its infancy," points out some touchy subjects, while offering some hypocritical advice to the nation. The idea that the United States of America needs change, goes without saying. Some people live in mansions while others starve in the streets. Something went wrong somewhere. Change is necessary, not impossible. Change occurs over time. Small steps lead to large scale change, which takes patience. I understand that patience can be a difficult virtue to exude when the nation looks like it's in a endless downward spiral, taking the rest of the world along for the ride. This is where I don't understand the author's stance on wishing he could escape the problems.  He only resorts to the idea of helping because he decides that running away from the problem isn't possible.  

The problems that the author points out are valid.  The United States has wasted outrageous amounts of resources and continues to overlook its attitude of ignorant materialism.  If we continue to try passing the buck on each other, but never take responsibility for our own individual actions, the nation has little chance of change.  The author correctly states that those people who create problems are the ones who complain.  He fulfills this very statement with his article.  He complains, yet is likely guilty, in some sense, of supporting the very economy/government that he so adamantly criticizes.  We all do.  Filling up on gas, buying food, and purchasing clothing creates a revenue that supports the "monster" franchises.  The people have power to boycott, but choose not to.  Where do we get off blaming the government for our problems?  

Solutions to these problems aren't necessarily the government's problem.  We cannot forget about the world around us in the struggle to survive.  Strong relationships with other nations helps international trade, creating jobs for those in America.  Turning our backs on each other will not cultivate a strong nation.  Maybe someday people will help each other instead of trying to run from problems.  Neglect has hurt this country enough.  Finger-pointing will only take away hands that could be strengthening the nation.