Action and thinking

Why is that although the news says Americans support Bush and America’s aggressive war dance, nobody I’ve spoken to here thinks this coming war is a good idea. Except maybe my father, who is cryptic about military things in general.
There have been anti-war protests and demonstrations but I think they are ineffective. We can complain all we like, but generals, advisors and others in power are not influenced directly by thousands of rallying citizens. The masses are too easily dismissed, even when they have a good point. If you don’t agree, think for a minute of how you disdain groups you don’t belong to–football fans, country music listeners, Republicans, cat lovers, customers at the store where you work, clueless computer users…
So what can we do? Think ahead and act now before it’s too late. How do we prevent a future conflict? Change attitudes–our own, our friends, and most importantly, those of the people in power. Become the people in power.
The only way to change attitudes is to think carefully and form new opinions. So here is a question to start with: Is “the American way of life” better than the lifestyle in a country you’ve never been to and only know though media reports? Why? Should “American values” be globally adopted? Do we have the right to impose our lifestyle on others?
Discuss this over dinner with your friends tonight. See what happens.