When you see Washington consistently turning a blind eye to suffering, don’t sit back and apathetically blame indifference. The loudest voices may be delivering the worst messages today, but history shows that grass-roots energy has the power to change anything when that energy is focused toward justice
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The only kind of dignity which is genuine is that which is not diminished by the indifference of others.
The only kind of dignity which is genuine is that which is not diminished by the indifference of others.
Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference, which is, at least, half infidelity
Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference, which is, at least, half infidelity
It is only because the world looks on his talent with such a frightening indifference that the artist is compelled read more
It is only because the world looks on his talent with such a frightening indifference that the artist is compelled to make his talent important.
Still, year after year strong mercury rules fail in Washington under pressure from corporate interests. Why? Not because the risks read more
Still, year after year strong mercury rules fail in Washington under pressure from corporate interests. Why? Not because the risks of mercury poisoning aren’t real. No, lobbyists for the big industries just say they can’t afford to make changes.
And I’ll tell you, few things make me more angry than some out of touch Washington politician saying that Head read more
And I’ll tell you, few things make me more angry than some out of touch Washington politician saying that Head Start doesn’t work. That’s a flat out lie and it’s disrespectful to you and the tens of thousands of Americans who make this program work for children every single day.
Our government has a simple task: recognize our nation’s real problems, and address them in a manner that reflects the read more
Our government has a simple task: recognize our nation’s real problems, and address them in a manner that reflects the priorities of the American people. It sounds simple, but it’s not happening today, and I know you’re as frustrated with Washington as I am
Men are accomplices to that which leaves them indifferent.
Men are accomplices to that which leaves them indifferent.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
I regard you with an indifference closely bordering on aversion.
I regard you with an indifference closely bordering on aversion.
