Dear Average Individual, You are Powerful

Summary

The article emphasizes that societal power resides with average individuals, who contribute to the economy, elect politicians, and have the ability to enact change through collective action.

Abstract

The text argues that the true source of societal power lies with average people, not with those in high political offices or the wealthy. It highlights the significance of everyday citizens in funding public services through taxes, participating in the justice system as jurors, and being the primary consumers that businesses rely on for profits. The article suggests that average individuals possess the power to initiate societal change, whether through movements, strikes, or other forms of activism, as demonstrated in the TV series "Orange is the New Black." It calls for the responsible use of this power to demand safety measures and improve society, rather than simply defunding institutions like the police. The author also notes the potential for change through non-conformity and reflection on what is considered socially acceptable. Lastly, the author discloses the presence of affiliate links in the post, which offer a means of support for their work.

Opinions

The author believes that average individuals are the backbone of societal power, not just those in positions of traditional authority.
Politicians' power is derived from the electorate, which is composed of average citizens.
The justice system relies on average people serving on juries to function.
Businesses profit primarily from the average consumer, not the elite.
The author suggests that collective actions like movements and strikes are powerful tools for change that average people can leverage.
The article posits that refusing to conform to societal norms can be a form of exercising power and initiating change.
The author advocates for using the power of the average individual to command enforceable safety measures rather than merely calling for defunding.
The author sees the potential for average people to significantly alter societal structures, emphasizing the phrase "with great power, comes great responsibility."
The author indirectly suggests that readers can support their writing and the advocacy of societal change by purchasing through affiliate links or becoming a member.

Dear Average Individual, You are Powerful

Ever wonder where societal power come from? You may guess its the president, politicians, and people with generational wealth. It’s none of these things. Its us, regular people. People like me. People like you. We work a typical 9–5 and lead average lives. Our children attend public schools that are funded by government funds and tax dollars. Some families depend on public assistance to get by. We pay into the tax and government systems to keep things running. Economy would be dead without average people.

How do politicians get elected into office? The people, us. In a court room, who participates in the decision making of deciding whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty? The jury, which are the average people randomly called in to duty via mail. Ever wonder what population most businesses gain the most profit to? Its the average person. How do the said powerful individuals get power? Through average individuals. How does a rich individual get their riches? Off the backs of regular people and people at the bottom of the food chain.

The power of the average individual is underrated. The privileged classes would not be privileged if it was not for the average people. My dear people, we have the power to shake up anything with anything from movements, riots (not for riots personally), practicing no contact, and refusing to provide any fuel supply any fuel that keeps things going. For example, the prison inmates used horrific riots inspired from a death of an inmate to shake and force change in the 5th season of Orange is the New Black TV series. What does the word conform derived from? To conform is to behave in a way that is socially acceptable. Who determines what is socially acceptable and what is not? Think about that.

We have more power than we think. How we wield that power is within the square of our control. We can use this power to command change that will do the people better good than before. Instead of demanding the cessation of funding the police force, we need to command enforceable safety measures to keep the public safe. We, the people have the power to change our society for better or worst. Use this power wisely because with great power, comes with great responsibility.

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