“I Pledge” Hysteria
Imagine an inspirational video that challenges Americans, particularly young people, to take the time and and make an effort to do something for other people, to think beyond themselves and work in some small little way, to make our world better. Now imagine that the idea of helping sick children, caring for the elderly, staying in school, and getting involved in our nation is reason for “outrage”. Outrage?
The recent hysteria over the “I Pledge” video has been labeled as “leftist propaganda” and was one of the recent topics of choice from the hysterical camps. The video is shown in its entirety below.
A message of hope to help those less fortunate than ourselves, to feed the hungry, to be better parents, to volunteer our time to causes that we care about, to help sick children, and to care about their neighbors is a breath of fresh air in a world of selfish consumerism and if we could move past this ridiculous internal war that so many, particularly on the right, seem to be intent on happening, just imagine what we could achieve together and the good that we could bring about.
But instead of embracing an opportunity for selfless service, the talking heads of Fox News and other hysterical followers decided to protest the video and brand it as propaganda. Notice a few of the clips below.
Apparently someone needs to make Fox News and associates aware of the fact that slavery is indeed a reality for over 27 million people who have been enslaved through out the known world. Additionally, what on Earth about any of this message could any rational person possibly object to? Are we that divided that we do not want to give our young people or citizens of every age inspiration to reach out to make a difference based solely on the fact that they can not accept loosing an election. This video has nothing to do with politics or whether you happen to be a Democrat or a Republican, it is about getting every one to make small changes in their lives that can make big changes around the globe
Anything, or anyone, that is calling our children to a higher purpose than consumerism should be welcomed, even celebrated, and for anyone to look at such a docile and positive message and come away “out raged” is a sign that they are obviously suffering from the American Hysteria fever.
