Be An Advocate - and Be Radical

The definition of ........      ad·vo·cate:
1 -recommend or support something: to support or speak in favor of something
2 - somebody giving support: somebody who supports or speaks in favor of something
3 - helper: somebody who acts or intercedes on behalf of another
AND..
1- one that pleads the cause of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court
2 - one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal
3 -one that supports or promotes the interests of another

                                                                       

I am on a roll today........and my word is "advocate".
I feel like we as American citizens are just sitting back and letting life go by; complaining as we're rockin'.
Every day each of us are waking up to a government (locally and federally) that is striping and undermining our freedoms and our rights.   I'm sure you feel the same....Absolutely nothing surprises me anymore.  Unfortunately, because we are no longer moved with much emotion we are becoming very complacent.
Just look around you.... right now.....your immediate circle, your local community, your state and on a major scale, your federal government and globally.   We all want to "do something" about the ridiculous, daily changes, but......we continue on...ever so quietly with our lives.
I firmly believe that it is time for  EVERYONE  to become an advocate......for something...or someone!  We can begin with our own families.  Our elders, our parents need an advocate.  Their issues range from healthcare to taxes, Social Security, and so on.  Some of our children may or may not need an advocate.  Again, their issues often include healthcare, social injustice, school, relationships and much more.  Outside of your family - support, defend or promote something.  I'm cautious about using the term "cause" as many individuals associate it with someone being "radical".   Yet....let's examine the definition of "radical".

                                                           rad·i·cal

1- basic: relating to or affecting the basic nature or most important features of something
2- pervasive: far-reaching, searching, or thoroughgoing
3-favoring major changes: favoring or making economic, political, or social changes of a sweeping or extreme nature

For purposes of this blog, we'll use definition #3.   Wouldn't you agree..........not only does every American citizen need to become an advocate......we need to become radical about that which we have carefully chosen to support.

On a local or state level, become an advocate for the commercial fisherman, for the farmer, the small business owner,  for the school system, (both private and public) and yes, even the local churches; no matter the denomination.  Take back control of your communities!  Be aggressive with tackling crime whether it is drugs, domestic violence or animal abuse.  Teach the young children how to love one another, earn and demand respect and most of all, invite God back into every aspect of our lives.  
                            
                                                          Get radical!

To be an advocate on the federal level many times begins at or on the local level.  The opportunities to let your voice be heard are unlimited.  When Congress, the Legislators and the Administration in-charge proposes or passes law(s) that you know are wrong, and go against that which our Nation was founded upon, then speak up, pick up the phone, email.....whatever - but, be heard!

EVERYONE  reading this.....become an advocate.  Don't just sit by and complain about how things are declining and changing.  Get radical!