I heard this morning that there is a great concern about voter turnout, especially minority, youth, disabled and underprivileged voters. How can candidates get those people out to vote? Show them a plan, or a model, of how they can make their lives more secure. We tend to think about security these days as increasing income, and that is important, butas most people know, if you can keep your money longer that's half the battle. Like many people, our paycheck is obligated before the check is even cut. But if people can have places to learn a skill , develop a talent, start a new business or network with others, they are inspired to try. Positive attitude is a tremendous tool in making each person's life better. Here at North Country Sustainability Center, Inc. we have the plan to empower a whole range of people to connect with their neighbors, celebrate and develop their own knowledge and skills and have a more secure future as we venture into unfamiliar territory.
For
those people who don't know what we're working on, visit our slideshow at http://www.northcountrysustain.org/slideshow/main.php
and see how it works. We have old buildings that need attention and
are like a treasure chest for us, but we need to purchase and renovate
them. If progressive leaders want to
know how to motivate voters to believe them, then I ask them to invest in our
plan at NCSC and help us create a tangible model for the country. We have another baker, more artists, and many
dog owners who are looking to use our facility, but like a lot of people they
don't much in the way of disposable income. We have
seniors and others who want to show people how to can, sew, cook, or build
something. We have artists waiting to
perform for audiences, and restless people looking for a local entertainment
venue they can afford. While they'd like to help us, all they can do is promote
and wait, and that doesn't help balance anyone's checkbook.
Sustainability is the way
forward, not just in the environmental aspect of it, but also the importance of
community, self-reliance and using forethought more often than it's currently
used. Hindsight is always 20/20 but very frustrating it's too late to change
anything. Foresight and good common
sense are a great way to rebuild our country and communities. It worked before,
we just have to remember how to do it. That's
what NCSC is trying to develop, here and elsewhere. Want to help us, so we can help you?
