Reality imposes itself on any lie, fantasy or expedient plan eventually. It happens over and over again.
We danced around the idea that Tobacco is bad for you. "The science isn't conclusive" was argued by tobacco and it's powerful allies in congress. And guess what. We got lung cancer anyway, even though those who gained got off. Now, everyone knows.
We're almost at the point where Global Warming is universally understood and yet we still have powerful profit motive driving governmental policy to our own detriment.
We know that gun violence can be reduced by reducing the number and types of available guns and ammunition. The statistics are sound, yet a powerful profit motive coupled with a liberal (yes liberal) interpretation of the constitution driving our government policy to our own detriment.
We know that privilege exists and yet we hesitate to level the playing field for poor, for minorities, for women, for people of alternate gender and sexualtiy. We know that unwanted pregnancy and STD transmission can be reduced by providing birth control and education, we know that legalized abortion saves lives - all proven beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Reality imposing itself on our fantasy. Maybe, it's time for us to grow up. To understand reality and work to shape outcomes rather than listening to the fairytale and hoping it's true.
We do this for ourselves, in ways that really matter. Many other countries have. We can too.
That is the idea behind the Green New Deal - to address some of these realities rather than ignoring them and hoping the fantasies and lies are true.
It doesn't have the answers, it paves the way for the answers. If you listen closely, rather than shouting you can hear that.
Please step back and know in your heart of hearts that we need to solve climate, poverty, healthcare, employment in the face of automation - and be part of the solution, not just a part of the problem. Vote for people with vision. Read. Write your representatives. Volunteer.
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