Reply #38: Well said-- it has come a long way and it is gaining momentum

[ailsagirl]

I'm reading a book about highly-effective people and the author cites Gandhi:

While his accusers were in the legislative chambers criticizing
him because he wouldn't join in their rhetoric condemning the
British Empire for their subjugation of the Indian people, Gandhi
was out in the ride paddies, quietly, slowly, imperceptibly
expanding his influence with the field laborers. A groundswell
of support, of trust, of confidence followed him throughout the
countryside. Though he held no office or political position,
through compassion, courage, fasting, and moral persuasion he
eventually brought England to its knees, breaking political
domination of 300 million people.

Pretty inspiring stuff. It CAN be done