By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:04:00 +0000

Thank you, Camille! You’re definitely right that we shouldn’t negate the role of institutions or government, and I hope I didn’t create the impression that I think we ought to let them off the hook. They definitely do go hand in hand, and I think we need to hold our politicians in particular to account for real investment, not just easy answers.

By: Camille

Camille — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:13:33 +0000

Well said, Matt. As usual, the real “answers” to these types of problems are complex, piecemeal, time consuming, more subtle and less sexy. I appreciate that you turn that reality into a call for action – the kind of personal, bit by bit action that can be a part of big (or small) change. I don’t think the call for personal responsibility negates the role of government or other institutional responsibility; I think they go hand in hand. And as long as we’re complaining (or worrying) about things we might as well do something about it – something that will be mutually rewarding, as well. After all, volunteering or participating in something you care about is infinitely more satisfying than a Twitter bitch session.

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