If you mention 'rebellion' people get scared. When I wear my striking green and black 'Extinction Rebellion' t-shirt in public many look at me strangely and/or in fear. I'm not sure what they think I might do, or what I believe in. Maybe they should just talk to me about it.
Rebellion is defined as: an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader.
Naturally we are all afraid of change but change can also be good. If the established government or leader isn't doing the right thing rebellion is not only a necessity it's a public duty. This is the world we now live in - a world where many governments who used to do a reasonable job, aren't doing it any more. It's time for rebellion.
So if you see me wearing this t-shirt I'm just carrying out my civic duty.
Image 1: Source unknown. If it's yours let me know.
Image 2: https://teetshirts.net/product/official-extinction-rebellion-international-movement-shirt/
I like that Extinction Rebellion tee-shirt. There was a bumpersticker that Roger and I saw somewhere that said NATURE BATS LAST. We liked that too. Just last night we wondered if this virus was Nature taking a first swing with the bat. Somehow that made me feel a little better about it.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant car sticker and very apt. It's something I always predicted too - that Nature would sort us out. Something had to. Doesn't make the reality any easier to deal with.
DeleteI read this article the other day and just remembered that I wanted to send it to you. Thought you might appreciate it.
ReplyDeletehttps://orionmagazine.org/2020/03/why-david-quammen-is-not-surprised/
Excellent article Robin. Thanks. I've shared on Facebook.
Deleteyes, rebellion is buying less, being peaceful, plant based eating, walking, etc
ReplyDeleteI rebel all I can