text: if we hate society, whya ren't we changing it? there is no doubt that we hate society, by we i mean the general concensus, and so if we despise it so much, whether it be the mtv teens or the racism or the injustices or the double standards, why aren't we changing it altogether? are we afraid of backlash or are we just a lethargic nation that needs to complain about misfortunes, not fix them? -dan dan, i really think americans currently live in fear. fear of losing their jobs, fear of their credit score falling, and fear of jail and becoming a part of the 'system'.  at first this sounds like crazy conspiracy theory, but i do not subscribe to conspiracy personally.   i see a war that the people do not support, and no one is marching against it this time (as in vietnam). i see people being held against their will without charges and no one seems to care (as in guantanamo bay). i see employers being allowed to cut the rug out from under the worker (pay, benefits, etc). and yet no one quits or demands unions.   ps, heaven help you if you step up and start to make a stink. i did for racism at my work place and my boss held a meeting and all but laughed in my face. had to leave that job in the end over the whole matter.  the best thing i can recommend is educate yourself as much as possible (college and more college, current events, local politics). vote. support the things that need it, because for the most part they are under funded and under supported.   and pass on the word that we all need to stop coasting, waiting for our 'shift' to end and start living. participating and making the world a better place.