Dear Old People That Run the World...

No Slugs.

Dear Old People That Run The World,

My generation would like to break up with you.(1)

Everyday, I see a widening gap in how you and we understand the world — and what we want from it. I think we have irreconcilable differences.

Pray do tell.

You wanted financial fundamentalism. We want an economics that makes sense for people — not just banks.

What else?

You didn't care which communities were capsized, or which lives were sunk. We want a rising tide that lifts all boats.

You wanted to biggie size life: McMansions, Hummers, and McFood. We want to humanize life.

Furthermore...

You wanted more money, credit and leverage — to consume ravenously. We want to be great at doing stuff that matters.

Read the whole article and follow the links. It should spark some life into you or awareness at the least. In talks with a friend, we've discussed that their has to be more, there's got to be more. what that "more" is for you, well I don't know. I'm not even sure what it is for me, but I'm certainly on a quest for it.

In the same light, another buddy of mineput me on to Playing For Change. While it's hard to quantify the actual difference any of these "We Are The World" medleys ever make, I must say it's honorable. I like music. I like movements. I like peace. See how that works together?

Watch the introductory video "Stand By Me" here:



Watch the rest of their project in motion here. Oh and they performed on The Tonight Show last night too.

Article spotted via Peter W Knox(1)