POLL: How Many Of You Are Aware?

[Phoenix1010]

I voted yes, because it says it right above the poll.

[CallMeIshmael]

The Daily show is in reruns this week, so I wouldnt have known until next week.

(Im completely serious)

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I mean I could spend all afternoon following a news story on TV,

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or you can go on internet go on http://news.bbc.co.uk/ and see the headlines and skim/read through events which hold your interest or seem very important. Takes 10 minuets of your day but keeps you informed about world you live in... I really don’t think it’s that hard to stay informed of what goes on in this world as people make it out to be. Laziness is no excuse.

[XXXNoahXXX]

1.)Apathy is not an excuse.

2.)Ignorance is not bliss, particularly for the millions that are dying/suffering because of that ignorance.

3.) I suppose you could take the stance that everyone look out for their own and its not problem whats going on, blah, blah, but that seems a real shallow and bleak way to go through life.


To say i only read books on poker, etc. because I don't like hearing about things I cant change is unacceptable. Nobody is asking you to drop everything and join the Peace Corps. Make a donation. Write a letter to your local politicians. Support ecotourism. Whatever. Theres so many small things that can be done without being a saint or millionaire.

And no, I don't think that I'm better than anyone that says that can't do anything, don't care, and I realize that it is just an atittude that has resulted from the culture we live in.

Nobody's asking you to weep when 5500 people die thousands of miles away, but at least take a moment to pause even if it just means muting the tv for ten seconds to say a little prayer.

[runner4life7]

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Ok, you may not care about America and it's politics but what about the rest of the world?

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why do people have to care about something that doesnt affect them at all? What changes in your life because you know an earthquake happens? OR there was a bombing for the 40 millionth time. That stuff just makes me happy...

[runner4life7]

I also think its pretty dick to think that others should spend 10 minutes knowing the world that doesnt affect them. Maybe i think everyone should spend 30 minutes running everyday and not be so fat but thats none of my business. This comes down to you people that like news and dont understand not everyone is the same as you. Clearly you have learned nothing from the news.

[Dids]

"1.)Apathy is not an excuse.

2.)Ignorance is not bliss, particularly for the millions that are dying/suffering because of that ignorance."

I'm guessing you're like 21 at best? You'll get over this stuff eventually.

Fact is, I can't change [censored]. I'm not going to waste my time fighting windmills. Selfish, yes, but I'm WAY ok with that.

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Ok, you may not care about America and it's politics but what about the rest of the world?

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why do people have to care about something that doesnt affect them at all? What changes in your life because you know an earthquake happens? OR there was a bombing for the 40 millionth time. That stuff just makes me happy...

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You would be suprised how much stuff happening around the world affecst your everyday life...

[RacersEdge]

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Make a donation.

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I do - every April 15th. And I'm glad the US gives some of it to these countries that need it. So when I focus on increasng a skill to make more money, I pay more taxes that helps these countries. So why do I need to learn about every situation - that's why we elect politicians/ambassadors/etc.

[baumer]

The responses to this thread are unbelievable.

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Also for all my in-depth news I watch The Daily Show/Colbert

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Fantastic "in-depth" news sources. You must be a clown.

As for all you jerks saying you need not care about this, suck a bag of dicks.