Day of Silence (we're not already silent enough?)

Tomorrow is the Day of Silence at my university. Everyone who supports and advocates GLBTQ acceptance and rights is asked to wear purple and remain silent for most of the day until a "breaking the silence" rally. The idea is to bring attention to GLBTQ bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools and universities. However, as with anything I have a my three bucks to add to it.

The fact that we're doing something like this is great, especially in Alberta. I would just like to have seen better organization and promotion for the event (like how awesomely planned Make Poverty History's Stand event is planned). But this is the result of the conservatism of Alberta and widespread apathy both within and outside the GLBTQ community.

I've complained about apathy a few times, but really, its horrible. If the majority of students weren't so apathetic and actually voted for provincial and federal elections, I'm sure we would have more political attention. After all, most seniors vote and they receive a lot of attention. As the old adage goes, the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Everywhere us GLBTQ people need to be more squeaky, need to be visible more than a couple times a year, and need to be relentless in our pursuit for acceptance and full legal rights. Really, everyone who wants to see change or fight for a cause that's dear to them needs to do something about it--they need to get involved!

This is a great video on apathy and awareness. You CAN make a difference.


Here is part two.