Reply #9: Opinions or not

[BeFree]

They carry a great deal of truth.

Ok, so why is it Supernova is active? Why, since you belong to the one pool of mostly inactive participants - single women - are you participating?

One thing I've an opinion on is that politics can be an abusive sport. Not physically, mind you, but mentally abusive, and women, being held down as they have been, are dis-inclined to get involved for fear of being abused.

The one question which comes to mind, overriding everything else, is this: Can I make a difference? My personal opinion is, yes, an individual can make a difference. It is that belief that bucks me up, but is a belief that has been rarely reinforced.

Were the rewards of participation plain to see for even the most disinclined, maybe they would then feel more inclined to step into the fray? What examples can we display showing those rewards?

In my case, the proof comes only after periods of time. The patience and preserverance required to keep active til the fruit is borne is not something most people have. They need immediate results or they drop the ball and go home. Do you agree?