the problem with the world today

okay, maybe it's not the problem, but... when did we all become so timid, reluctant to stand up for ourselves? everybody wants everybody to be happy & get along, but when it comes down to the wire, everybody is choosing getting along over being treated right. allowing themselves to be mistreated simply for the sake of getting along. the extremist fanatic whoevers believe their way is the only way, and they want to bully everybody into agreement, and everybody's waving peace banners and getting on board with the mistreatment b/c getting on board with the mistreatment maintains the status quo, doesn't rock the boat, keeps the peace.

stand up for yourself, and people will say you are looking for trouble. since when did defending your own rights become the same thing as seeking out conflict?