http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2036368-155/op-ed-what-would-gandhi-do-hed
The article presents an interesting thought, about what would Ghandi do in modern day America, as one of the greatest advocates for the poor and of peace the world has ever been home to. It's all hypothetical, of course, but chances are he'd go and help the oppressed, the communities full of violence and crime, and the poor in the country.
We need people like Ghandi in the world today. He did so much for his fellow men, and suffered immensely rather than see violence continue. In America, we need people willing to assist the poor, fight for the voiceless, give help to the distraught. It's not about money, it never should be. We can help. The priorities Ghandi gave to peaceful protest, non violence, unification of many different people for the common good, and to protecting and assisting the needy are priorities we can set, in our communities, and our nation.
We did have a Gandhi but his name was Martin Luther King and he got shot too. I admire their acts and I don't know if I could do what they did or how they did it but we need more people like this instead of all the negative crap that goes around everywhere.
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