tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32622865.post4601659175072671133..comments2024-01-01T18:26:13.127-05:00Comments on Conserve Plastic Bags: Translating Personal Into Collective ActionsMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013969477950426381noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32622865.post-7675650768433825442007-09-17T23:05:00.000-05:002007-09-17T23:05:00.000-05:00Thanks, Meghan. I sincerely appreciate your suppor...Thanks, Meghan. I sincerely appreciate your support. <BR/><BR/>Your comment reminded me of something I was thinking about on my way home from work. I was thinking about democracy, what it means to form a collective voice, generated from scores of individuals. <BR/><BR/>We live in a democracy, right? Of course we do; it just seems like we're so independent that we've forgotten about the importance of civic engagement, making meaningful connections with others in our community. <BR/><BR/>I think Step It UP challenges our individualistic mindset and offers college students and community members an opportunity to voice their concerns loud and clear. And hopefully, IU South Bend will be part of this collective action! <BR/><BR/>Of course, I'll keep you posted on any developments. And I'll check to see if there's a campus near you that's participating with Step It UP. <BR/><BR/>:0)<BR/>MMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013969477950426381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32622865.post-7094604288603595012007-09-17T16:42:00.000-05:002007-09-17T16:42:00.000-05:00I'll make sure and cross-post to your blog as the ...I'll make sure and cross-post to your blog as the day gets closer. And maybe I'll be able to find someone doing something locally and help out. Our voices are louder when we're shouting the same thing at the same time...Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833417790298362108noreply@blogger.com