Submitted by PossibleReporter6873 t3_11zpwat in springfieldMO
Hello fellow Springfieldians, I hope you are all well today. Now, as I'm sure everyone who is on the internet in any fashion is well aware, our world definitely needs some work. However, since this is a Springfield specific thread, I won't talk too much about that.
I will, however, talk about our local status. There are a lot of people who feel that our area doesn't have much to offer in terms of proper standard of living. Our rent is increasing, traffic is just as bad as ever, pot holes line all of our streets, our own local politics keep getting more and more divisive, and a general feeling of malaise is affecting us all. First, I want to let everyone know that we don't have to face any of this alone. We live in a community for a reason, and I think that everybody in our community start thinking about it. I think it would be incredible if we were able to start engaging with each other more and lifting each other up. But, I digress.
My main point is: do people feel like we should organize in some fashion? Everyday it feels like people understand that there is a lot wrong going on in our community and the country, but there hasn't been a real unifying cause to rally everybody. And because of this, we still have these crazy headlines that keep popping up day-to-day that could easily be addressed if people put the time in.
Now, in no way am I suggesting any sort of violence or disruptive actions, but more of a positive and communal way to let our voices be heard. Really, a lot of us have way more in common with each other than we do to the people who are in office. I earnestly think we as a community should make our concerns and demands known collectively. I have seen some amazing acts of community throughout my life in this area, so I know people are definitely capable of getting together for one cause. I truly do care about everyone in this community, even if we disagree on everything. Everybody matters, and I hope people can come to understand that sentiment someday.
I understand I sound naive, and I might just very well be. But I believe that people can always come together when it is rough and truly cause enough significant change together. "We, the people,..." as our constitution so rightfully states really hits home on this point. If a bunch of colonists and peasants can gain their independence from the world's strongest country in the 18th century, then certainly a group of citizens can help people around the community and demand change for ourselves. I truly hope everybody who reads this takes some time to help someone you see today, help make the world a little more bright together.
Solidarity Forever
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