THIS IS AN OPEN INVITE – ALL IDEAS ARE WELCOME – WE SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY – IF AND WHEN IT GATHERS MOMENTUM HOPEFULLY OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED BUT DO NOT BE OUT OFF IF YOU ARENT OF THE OPNION YOU CAN GET INVOLVED STRAIGHT AWAY

I’m largely

heart broken at the events of the last few days. As I’m sure most of you are. Largely in part to how our views are not being represented in todays media. This message should be viewed as one of hope, one of better understanding and ultimately one that addresses the need to speak for the generation we all represent. I think that unfortunately or fortunately we have all become lethargic on the basic liberties that our parents toiled to ensure now have. This message although a general one being sent to each and every one of you should be viewed as the beginning of something that resonates far beyond the actions of the last few days. Whether small or large I think we all have a part to play and if the people who are supposed to represent us keep failing to do so, we take matters into our own hands.

Our political leaders and the press are currently more concerned with the negativity surrounding the past few days. The general status quo is that when they get bored, they move on. Neglecting why and how we got here in the first place.

Sadly this is only perpetuating more hatred and animosity that currently and quite possibly will be exploited by groups and agents of separation such as the BNP and other extremist movements.

I have felt a feeling of helplessness over the last few days/years that for however fortunate we all are only a few see the bigger picture, many educated people are blighted by anger ( and rightly so) from the images they are seeing on TV and have seen in the past. In many respects these views are only further going to exacerbate the increasing racial and ignorant hysteria being created.

The only way I see fit to help is to ask any like minded people who I know believe in progression and bettering ourselves as human beings is to conduct a series of introverted honest videos. To address important issues. If we are not going to be represented in the media and by those who should shoulder the moral responsibility then maybe this can be a little step towards gaining the attention of the few who are on our networking radar  – those who follow us on twitter/ our friends on facebook and anyone on youtube/vimeo that will potentially listen.

The aim of this is to generate responsible debate from people who work within local communities with young people/ old people and have something more to say than just reckless angry comments based on the what we’re being made to watch.

THE PLAN

Okay so I currently run a series called top 5 on www.dontwatchthat.tv

here is an example within a different context for what i have in mind

http://www.dontwatchthat.tv/2011/06/24/ferry-gouw-top-5/

Using the same photo-booth format but instead of just saying what inspires us. This is a platform for eloquence and level headed people our age to make a series of videos just expressing they perceptions of current events, which will lead to a forum whereby people can debate and voice their opinions through comments but ultimately offering solutions to issues.

This forum I think will work because we all have busy schedules. But within the day laying aside 5 minutes to say something to the larger audience of people we manage to bring together is of value. There are a huge number of people who echo our sentiments. They just need to see that we are out there offering solutions to problems. Whether through a large stream of conscious thought or through a penned narrative this may be a little way towards building bridges.

What is evident is that our generation are equipped with technology so we don’t have to make excuses for ourselves for not turning up or being able to participate. I implore you to please say something. Whether just general words of encouragement or constructive criticism but SOLUTIONS are the most important factor here.

>> EVEN IF YOU DONT THINK YOU MAY BE ARTICULATE ENOUGH TO SAY SOMETHING TO A CAMERA OR ARE SELF CONSCIOUS THERE ARE OTHER WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE SHORT/LONG TERM<<< I feel as much responsibility as part of a generation that has become lethargic to politically relevant issues. I cant take it anymore. I care, we all care and I think whatever small platforms we have, this is the time to get articulated opinions out there instead of this continuos stream of unprogressive images.  It's just breading hate. Soon enough evil people will look to capitalise on this. sorry if this goes on quite a bit. Hit me back if you're up for this or can think or know of anyone who might be up for this. It is an easy medium we can all use, if you have a laptop of have access to an apple laptop or webcam. Holla. Sorry to disturb you if your busy if not drop your email in the comment box below if you'd like to get involved me back and let me know you want to be involved. Lets actually contribute to the betterment of each other. Stay safe