A follow up: Kony 2012

This is a follow up to my Kony 2012 post from earlier today

Due to the amount of attention the video has received and consequently brought upon Invisible Children, the organization has released a lengthy and informative statement regarding their mission, their financials, and their approach.  They just released it over their Facebook page about an hour ago.  It can be found here.  

If your mind is open to learning about this and isn't your opinion isn't completely solidified; otherwise, it's probably not even worth it. 

I have read a lot of commentary about this over the last couple of days (dare I say too much).  I was utterly shocked at how cynical and cruel some people were being about Invisible Children and their mission.  I was so compelled by what I saw, heard, and ultimately learned, that I couldn't imagine anyone feeling any differently.  

But alas, there are a lot of people who are unwilling to "buy into" all the hype, and who aren't willing to pledge their support for Kony 2012 because it is facilitated by a group called Invisible Children.  There are questions surrounding their legitimacy and many people are skeptical about where their money is going. 

It seems that people will always find something to be skeptical about.  It's a frame-of-mind.  It's also a defense mechanism.  

It is my belief that if we are to acknowledge the atrocities of this world, we would then feel compelled and somewhat obligated to re-examine who "we" are as individuals.  For some, this is simply too overwhelming.  It is easier, for some, sometimes, to bury their heads in the sand and come up with excuses. 

Fortunately, there are millions and millions of people who do seem to be ready to throw themselves behind Invisible Children and stand up for an issue of global concern.

I'm all in.

Sign the pledge here.  It's free.

Kindly~

Meghan

Kony 2012

If by chance you haven't yet seen the Kony 2012 video that is spreading like wild-fire online, it is just below.  Please take 30 minutes to watch and listen.  

This is so important!   

 

Not only will these efforts help to catch Joseph Kony, the #1 International War Criminal (learn more here), but this encourages global unity on the basis of PEACE, not war; LOVE, not hate; HARMONY, not division.  

This is such a pinnacle moment and such a poignant movement, but only if we as a collective people believe it is possible.

I believe!!

Do you?

You can read more about Kony 2012 and pledge your support here.

I know that most people have seen this by now, but if somehow my blog reaches someone who hasn't, then posting this is worth the redundancy.  The point is to remember this guy; to not let his heinous crimes fall to the wayside of daily superficial life.  

Let's not let that happen.  

Like Jason Russell (the director and voice of the video) said, if this were one of MY children, you better believe I would be exhausting my efforts to stop this man.  I would stop at absolutely NOTHING. 

And so, the time has come for humanity to unite and take a stand against injustice.  

A FOLLOW UP POST (for informational purposes)

Kindly and with faith~

Meghan

A Favorite Song: Uncle John's Band

Lyrics:

Well, the first days are the hardest days, 

don't you worry anymore.
When life looks like Easy Street, there is danger at your door

Think this through with me;
Let me know your mind.
Wo-oah, what I want to know
is are you kind?

It's a Buck Dancer's Choice, my friend, better take my advice.
You know all the rules by now, and the fire from the ice.

Will you come with me?
Won't you come with me?
Wo-oah, what I want to know,
will you come with me?

Goddamn, well I declare!!  Have you seen the like?
Their walls are built of cannonballs, their motto is Don't Tread on Me.

Come hear Uncle John's Band by the riverside.
Got some things to talk about 

Here beside the rising tide.

It's the same story the crow told me; it’s the only one he knows.
Like the morning sun you come and like the wind you go.

Ain't no time to hate; 

Barely time to wait
Wo-oah, what I want to know,
where does the time go?

I live in a silver mine and I call it Beggar's Tomb.
I got me a violin and I beg you call the tune.

Anybody's choice,
I can hear your voice.
Wo-oah what I want to know,
how does the song go?

Come hear Uncle John's Band by the riverside.
Come with me or go alone.

He's come to take his children home.

Come hear Uncle John's Band playing to the tide.
Come on along or go alone.

He's come to take his children home.

Choose LOVE!

Kindly~

Meghan