This is a picture of my sister Debbie(and Darlene). She is in the red tank-top. The reason I have posted this is because she is a community organizer. At the risk of opening up a political can of worms, I am writing this post in defense of community organizers. The republicans are seriously making me angry. They are belittling people who actually use the political system to give a voice to those who feel voice-less. They talk about not depending on the government to help you change something, but taking the incentive and doing it yourself. Well, that is what a c.o.(communiy organizer) does! I know that a lot of people have never heard of one before, let alone knows what one does, so let me educate you. I will use Debbie as my example. She works with faith-based organizations, mainly churches, to identify a problem in their community that they want to change. Then she helps them make a plan. Who do they need to contact, who do they need to meet with etc. For example, she is working in San Juan Capistrano right now. They have a huge gang problem, so she has helped them meet with the police department, and city council to start addressing the problems, and come up with solutions. Mostly it is about helping the churches understand how to work with the city they are in to address the problem. Sometimes however, city aren't necessarily interested in helping their lower income residents.(Welcome to the O.C. B#%*#) So she will also organize demonstrations, such as a march to the city council, and having the residents address the members with their concerns. Also talking to the press, basically helping churches realise their power, and helping them fight for justice, in a peaceful way. I happen to think it is a great stepping stone, for running for office. It helps remind you of who you are representing, and shows you the political process when it is working for the people. And no Debbie can't see Russia from her house, but I for one would vote for her in a second. Phares 2012!