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The Rant was as follows:

It’s incredible how many people still have a problem accepting that humans are the cause of global warming. It’s even more incredible that people are not taking it as seriously as they should. I feel like this is a topic that needs to be discussed more regularly. Whenever I hear global warming come up, the reaction is often “Oh yeah, you know that’s a serious issues. SOMEONE should really be doing something to stop it.” or “yeah not really my problem. I’ll be long dead before it can really do some damage.” And then conversation turns into them speaking on the daily soap-opera that is their life. I won’t say I’m immune to this. But I think it’s atrocious how many older generations would rather focus on who can and can’t marry rather than the world around them. And I find it embarrassing how many people in my generation just don’t care. Everyone is out for themselves and it’s ridiculously sad. I feel like my peers are proactive in that we care just enough to be able to have a discussion or debate, but not quite enough to really take action and do anything more than posting a status on Facebook or updating twitter. We have these incredible social networks and we’d rather use them to talk about how drunk we got last weekend and post pictures of our food instead of using it to rally and inspire people to take action. We’re all just sitting around waiting for someone to come and save us. Well that someone isn’t coming. We have to learn to be that someone. Everyone is so afraid. And afraid of what I just don’t know. There is no harm that can come from trying to help save the world. Because, my god, does it need saving. People RISE UP! DO SOMETHING! TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER. GO OUTSIDE. TURN AROUND AND TALK TO SOMEONE. REALLY TALK TO THEM. Maybe you’ll find that you’re not the only person fill with passion and a proactive spirit. Maybe you’ll realize you can make a freaking difference if you actually did something different.

NOW GO DO SOMETHING!!!

Yesterday I voted for the very first time. Before I even knew the results, I felt something that transcended beyond me and became about so much more.I have never in my life felt so involved, so purposeful, so active. And regardless of what any stupid skeptic may argue, I really felt like my vote counted. My voice mattered and it was a moment I’ll never forget. Ever. 

And I know ballots are supposed to remain secret, but……

Just sayin…