The fact that I'm getting the Appalachian State Human Rights Council off the ground is a bit astounding. More people than I thought are actually concerned with world issues and want to do something other than say "Oh hey, that's terrible what's happening there". People are getting organized. People are getting involved.
I'm going to try to hold a film festival early next semester that will feature films based on human rights violations across the world. It will be a combination of documentaries and fiction. I'm also signing Appalachian up for Schools for Schools. The fact that App is one of the best "teacher schools" in North Carolina can only assist this. I have so much faith in these students and this organization.
I think more people are starting to realize how priveledged we are as a nation. I want people to see that the only way for these things to end is to get up and do something. Something active. Something other than standing out and preaching to your fellow students. Write a letter to your representative. Petition. Assemble. Read. Learn. Get educated. Do something.
Have a little faith.
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