A Beautiful Voice

Don't let anyone tell you that you haven't much of a voice.  Oh, your singing might be another matter, but voice you have..and it's got a beautiful sound to it. 

The sound I'm talking about is the sound we all make when we involve ourselves in our governmental processes.  It may be a small voice, but it's beautiful.  And when enough voices are speaking together, their volume swells to reach a crescendo that can find the tipping point...even in the face of greed, prejudice, or power.  Think about the civil rights movement. 

I mention this now because it's never too early to start paying attention to the upcoming election.  Get involved as you can...but at the least...do these things:  be sure your voter's registration is current, be sure to learn about the candidates and issues, and then, be sure to vote!

There are so many important issues at hand:  Iraq and Iran, climate change, and health care, just to name a few. There's also another issue that I think very important.  It's the coal industry's practice of Mountain Top Removal.

 

I've written about this before, but now there's a new and simple way to express your objection to it, so I wanted to pass it on.  Just click here and you'll be taken to a web page that  not only explains the impact this practice has on our landscape and our environment, but too, has a letter ready that you can send to your representatives. All you need to do is complete the form and click "send email".  That's it.  It's painless and quick and it will help.  Your beautiful voice will be heard.

Comments

[Beth]

Well-said, June. I'm so glad you mentioned the importance of voting. I've heard too many people take a fatalistic view of the process and say, "Well, my candidate will never win anyway." Well, they certainly won't if people don't get out and vote. We are so fortunate to have that privilege and, as you so aptly put it, to have "a beautiful voice."

[bluemountainmama]

wow....i'm way behind on your posts. thanks, again, for spreading the word about MTR! and letting your beautiful voice be heard! :) i hold out hope that collectively, we can help this practice end.