Every once in a while I may sound a little
preachy, and today is going to be one of those day. So, be forewarned I am
about to rant about two pretty big issues, because it is both the International
Day Against Police Brutality and World Consumer Rights Day!
In “celebration” of the International Day
Against Police Brutality, let me just spend a quick few sentences on this… its
no secret that incidents concerning police brutality continue to take place
today. Why and how did this become an expectation of sorts? Why is it that I
see an article weekly, and almost daily about a police officer that has been
involved in some sort of violent act?! Does anyone else find this backwards?
Aren’t these same individuals supposed to be in charge of ensuring our safety?
So, why is this acceptable? Why do more often than not, these individuals get
off with little more than a stern talking to? Better yet, what are we going to
do to switch this “social norm,” whether we accept that this is what it is or
not?
Since it is World Consumer Rights Day, I feel I
have to tell you this video series.
It is important to watch. Discuss. Share. Consumption is a big contributor to
why we are in the mess we are in today, and part of that is due to the fact
that we, as consumers, don’t always know or question what it actually is that
we are buying! We need to look at what we’re buying, or better yet WHY we’re
buying whatever it is we are. If we don’t question this, how will we ever
realize the change our planet desperately needs?!?!
End rant.
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