Thanks for the comments.

I respectfully disagree – while financial considerations do play an important role in the alternative methods we take to fight injustice, I don’t think these are only considerations – and I certainly don’t think that alternative methods cannot be implemented simply because one does not understand or consider the financial workings of the world. The point of the article is to appeal to the concept of the “inner human” outside of one’s status, gender, age, political ideology, sexual orientation, or anything else. In other words, a 12 year old may not understand economics, or its many spin-offs, but they can choose to go to school, and treat others with dignity and respect. And in such an approach, that student can choose to make the world a better place – to influence others in the ideology of tolerance and acceptance – and that 12 year old can choose to one day grow up and raise his own kids with the same ideology, whether or not they ever understand derivatives or credit default swaps. This is the premise of Change Tomorrows World – the idea that each individual can be a pioneer of change – that youth can choose to be leaders of tomorrow and change the state of the world today because they choose to think differently, and approach others differently.

Here’s the problem. There should be “alternative” methods, but the problem is the way the financial system works. It’s imperative to understand how the world is inter connected financially, and that is how you will really understand what really goes on behind the scenes. The US has power not because it is the world’s super power (it’s declining every single day in terms of that) but because it is still the world’s reserve currency. Because it is used as the reserve, it has the power (so far) and all commodities of importance (oil, gold, etc) are priced according to it. The dispossessed in the third – world revolt because most of their wages go to pay for the price of food, and the lacklustre leaders they are given. The U.S. has time, and time again, backed and instilled leaders in many many countries around the world, and backed dictators (who are enemies to capitalism) as long as they give nice perks to US corporations. The dictators are hated by the people, just take a look at Egypt, Syria, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, etc, etc. And the price of food also rises, because the Wall St financial firms engage in risky speculative bets on the world markets, playing bets on food commodities on the exchanges, and this rises the world price of food. And also since the US dollar is what the world’s commodities are priced in – it affects everyone equally. Although I agree that both sides should work together, the problem is not a political one, – it’s a financial one. And 95% of people don’t understand this because they don’t understand macro economics. and just how important the world markets are, especially in terms of unchecked derivatives, credit default swaps, collateral debt obligations, etc, etc. This is why I created my blog, because I will be bringing a financial perspective into this whole mess and really explain what most commentators really miss – that the problems facing the world are hidden lock step – within the confines of the financial industry. The heart of the corruption is there, and that is exactly what the Wall St and Occupy movements around the world were addressing back in 2011. The people understand now where the problem is, but they still haven’t been able to channel *who* exactly should be targetted. And this is where the stage for 2012 will begin – to define whether people can rise against their oppressors whether through political vote, financial activism, or through mindless violence. And in some cases, when all else fails, a revolution is necessary because there is just no other way to change the status quo – but that decision rests on whether the king pins of the financial industry will relinquesh their control, and the heart that beats the corruption around the world is in the U.S.

Wow, thank you; it means so much to hear such positive, supportive feedback. That’s great that Dale is working with you. I am so glad the article is already making a positive difference for such a great initiative.

Thank you so much!!

Thank you for your amazing comment! We hope to educate youth as the future leaders: by inspiring them, we can inspire change in the world.

Your support means everything to us!

Thank you!

Good luck in you project and plased to ead the wonderful plans you have. Let us hope you can achieve them as well.

Rehana.

You were easily one of the most delightful and inspirational teachers I ever had! What a small world – what are the chances that you’d come across Change Tomorrow’s World?! Thank you so much for being so supportive. I always remember you fondly as the wonderful teacher who taught me about our communities concerns for international development and the world at large, by stressing the importance of giving back to others.

Please do keep in touch!

Fariya