I know for certain that this hoax has changed me a great deal. Being from an island, its usually pretty easy to stay away from a commercial lifestyle. But even where I'm from is becoming overpopulated and the big chain restaurants and department stores are starting to move in. No one wants it, but too many people think they have no voice. The neighborhood I grew up in used to be off the map and now its bringing in tourists. Soon enough, our beaches will be crowded and trashed, the traffic will be even more stressful, and any chance for an independent economy for the people will be gone.
I respect those who are apart of Occupy. No more sulking for me, I just want to become involved in stopping this colossal giants from destroying our families, communities, natural environment, and economy. I'm tired of seeing intelligent, well rounded people lose their family businesses and end up working as a cashier at Wal Mart. I want to see small businesses. Maybe voting Republican isn't such a bad idea. I've witnessed too many times how most Democrats run the show: big government, Big Business, BIG SPENDING. Oppressing minorities with unlimited welfare checks to anyone who write their name, instead of to those who are physically or mentally incapable of working. Whats wrong with my country is that we are so well fed and taken care of my this big invisible (and sadly enabling) hand that when its time to break our backs over real labor we bitch and moan. Meanwhile, In Thailand there are floods and the Thai people continue working and struggling.
I haven't given up hope in MJ's return, but he never comes back into the public eye again, I wouldn't blame him. He's given an outstanding contribution to our culture and our way of thinking. Now, whatever this clocks means is irrelevant to me. I'm just living in the present time.
