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You shouldn't be downvoted. There is so much apathy with regards to "bad news" like this. So many people feel this way: "if I can't meaningfully participate in
by loteck 5y ago
You shouldn't be downvoted. There is so much apathy with regards to "bad news" like this. So many people feel this way: "if I can't meaningfully participate in improving this societal ill, I would prefer to ignore it."
It is totally legit to ask how you can help beyond just feeling outraged. Answers to that question should exist and get talked about more.
- Karunamon 5y agoIMO that is an entirely healthy and reasonable view to have. The word can't there is pretty important in making this distinction, but otherwise, everyone has 24 hours in the day just like everyone else, and filling that time with worry about things that are out of one's sphere of influence is harmful to mental health. For my case, I already vote and contribute in a way consistent with values that are anti-police-abuse. I otherwise do not live in this city or this state, and am not running for any higher political office, so for me personally the story amounts to outrage-bait noise.