You Haven't Earned the Right to Complain!

I read a citizen's comments in the Reader's Forum section of the morning paper. They mentioned the fact that a lot of folks in our area criticize the City of Huntington and Cabell County governments for not resolving a lot of our county-wide problems. The writer followed up by suggesting that merely complaining that "somebody should do something" begs to ask the question, "Why don't YOU do something, Mr. and Mrs. Citizen?"

When is the last time you voted in our city and county elections. When is the last time you did something for your community, without expecting anything in return? When is the last time you helped someone, without expecting anything in return? What is our responsibility to do our share to make our communities better? You say you're too busy, or too old, or too disgusted with our governments to do anything?

Why not look around and fix what you are capable of fixing. There is litter blowing in everyone of our neighborhoods. Why not pick up what you can within your physical limitations and time constraints? Why not volunteer at one of the many organizations that are working on the area's homelessness and drug problems. Why not, at least, make sure that the area around your very own residence is neat and tidy. Why not vote?

You are somebody! I am somebody! I choose to do something to make a difference. Will you? Look around - there is plenty we can all find close-by that we can do, and pitching-in by each of us can make things better.

We ARE ... somebody! And, remember, if you don't vote and you don't help in some small way to make your community better ... don't complain! You haven't earned the right!