PHONY KONY 2012

Recently, I watched an inspiring film dedicated to exposing an international war criminal named Joseph Kony.

It's times like these that I really admire the power of technology. As early as 20 years ago, no one knew about the atrocities that Kony was committing. But with the help of technology, it is now possible for everyone in the world to be aware and take action.

During the video, it mentions how money controls the government and media. While this is a sad fact, I believe there is a change in the world that is happening NOW. As more and more people get involved and see what the world is really like, it becomes harder for media to control us; it becomes harder for the government to ignore us. This is what real democracy should be. It should be about the people, not money, not politics.

2012 is the year. It is the year of change. The solution to any problem begins with understanding the problem, knowing that the problem exists. Only then can we formulate an approach to a solution. It is completely possible, with the help of technology, to be aware, to know and to take action - no matter how insignificant. There are now 7 billion people on this planet, and still more being added everyday. One small voice is easily ignored, but 7 billion small voices, cannot and will not be ignored.

People need to realize that we are the majority. The government and media cannot control us. We have minds, we have thoughts, we have what it takes to make this world a better place.

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*EDIT - After looking more into the matter, Joseph Kony is now 9th on the world's most wanted list and more importantly he is currently a fugitive. If he is a fugitive, it is not completely correct to say "STOP Kony". It gives a sense of false urgency while the continued attention will still make him flee, it is not a matter I personally would even spend money on. Most of these "charities" give large percentages of money to the non-deserving anyway, for instance, the "Because I'm a Girl" movement and the organization that it's tied to gives more than 20% of their donations to "administrative" purposes. By no means am I saying that we should let Kony run about doing whatever he wants, I'm just saying you should have a more carefully developed opinion on the matter before you go ahead and decide to spend your life savings for a "noble cause".