Marc Elias, leader of Democracy Docket, dropped this post today, and I wanted to share it.
He (or rather Justice Sotomayor) makes the point that no issue of supporting our democracy and voting rights is too small to prevent action.
I believe this, as well, and it is why each of us can take any issue that is affecting us, our friends or family or community, and present it directly, even fiercely, to government officials.
Some of you may also be familiar with the “broken windows” concept in community and economic development. When people drive through a neighborhood and see broken windows, they know or suspect a LOT about that neighborhood and the community surrounding it, so it is necessary for the community and its leaders to address every issue that could have the effect of a broken window.
These broken windows are a leading indicator, and so, too, should small incursions into our democracy be seen with equal concern because every crack in our system of government must be addressed.
Democracy requires CONSTANT tending, and without it, it will most certainly fail.
So use the steps presented here, and take your issues, both personal and communal, directly to the leadership and power structure.
We cannot give an inch, or we will surely lose the mile.
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