Reminders of the Deeply Disenfranchised

Yup, I was reminded again last night that there are many people that are completely disenfranchised. Many of these people are unable to gain access to the Internet and have no connections they can secure. I thought again of the set of circumstances that led me to where I am today. I feel pain because I know that these people really want to get involved with the community.

The fact is that it isn't easy. I can be grateful that I have this access for now, but that could change soon. Then I would be in the same situation as these people I meet who are deeply disenfranchised. It is unfortunate, you might say that this is the case. I do keep my eyes open for opportunities that would allow me to work without accessing the computer and the Internet. I can't find any.

It seems to me that there is a whole segment of the population that is deeply disenfranchised. Some are happy to be that way and are resistant to any changes. Others are fighting against the poverty and disenfranchisement that is occurring for those who have no means to connect with the deeply technological society we now are forced to live in. For some of these people this means a slow and painful death. For others it means a search to sever the ties that still bind them to the digital society and break free.

I imagine that in a perfect world that everyone would be free to live as they choose to live. Some will say that they can, but they are only fooling themselves. The persuasiveness of the government to penalize those who don't go along with their agenda is frightening. They are still pushing their dark agenda on the people. They just don't understand. The deeply disenfranchised don't want the government peeping over their shoulders telling them what they can and can't do.

Yet at the same time they are struggling to understand why the services they had depended on are no longer available for them. It is deeply disturbing to find out that some retail organizations refuse cash any more....Sweetgreens is the first restaurant to go completely cashless....This is very disturbing and tells me that they just don't want my money anymore. I felt cold when I saw the sign as I walked in Suburban Square recently. My stomach churned and I almost felt sick.

Why? I had to ask, but would get no coherent answers. Disenfranchisement will soon lead to chaos as those who don't understand why they are being denied services...or told to "go online." News Flash....not everyone does everything online....sigh.

I was reminded of that last night as I sensed the frustration and a bit of anger at the unfairness of it all....