Black Friday

The youth of out country (thirty five percent of the electorate) ignores the political process because of the illusion of disconnect. This illusion feeds on powerlessness at the expense of true, all hands on board democracy.
There is a perception that no individual is capable of effecting change; and that race will continue to be the dominant decider in an election. The fact that we allow that to continue to our detriment is reprehensible and worthy of some serious introspection. Are we racist? If not, why do we allow ourselves to be painted into a corner determined by the colour of our skin and the texture of our hair?
This is a weakness that has been exploited for far too long.
We need to break that perception if we hope to include everyone in the debate and advance the politics to a higher level.
We have an opportunity to unite over an issue - a draconian tax imposed by a failed Government. Wearing black today means we are bigger than race. That we care enough to unite and make a stand, that we will not be bullied by dictators and their gangster counterparts. Real change. We can demand more of our leaders when we demand more of ourselves.
There is a saying - 'No single raindrop ever thinks of itself as having caused the flood'.
It is time to drive this demon into the sea.
The youth are watching....