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Originally posted by Cloudbringer:
Uh.. if you want to do something about it.. ever thought of doing something constructive within the system.. oh.. I dunno, talking to your representatives or voting etc.. 'cuz as far as I know.. ranting on a roleplay and fantasy message board never fixed the political system of any country, at least not yet! 
Cloudy, why are you assuming that I DONT take constructive action within the system? You know absolutely nothing about the matter. Of course I bloody well do!!
1. I take part in Greenpeace actions at a national level. Several months ago, I was arrested for taking part in a peaceful protest against Exxon Mobile.
2. I am an active member of Greenpeace at a local level. This involves standing outside supermarkets, petrol stations come rain come shine, two or three Saturdays per month, doing a whole variety of different things. Some of the issues we campaign on include whaling, illegal logging in the amazon and other rainforests, GM food, global warming and so on. The work includes awareness raising, and also asking people to take action for change.
You said within the system, so maybe you wouldn't see those as valid. Like I give a good stuff. However, on the 'within the system' front...
1. I regularly write to my local and to national members of parliament on issues of importance (that I find important). Currently, I'm focusing on energy - as the British government is currently deciding whether to focus on revving up nuclear to meet our energy needs moving forwards, or to go with something a bit less stupidly lethal and long term polluting.
2. I write and email companies who are supplying products/engaging in activities that are anti-social/damaging to the environment/abusive to animals. (I also take part in Greenpeace actions against such companies).
3. I vote with my feet and my purse. I.e. As far as possible, I don't buy products which are produced by companies who don't give a flying ■■■■ for anything except their own profit margins. (That's most of them. Means I don't buy a lot. Fortunately, I live in a city with a strong artisan/grow your own community ethic. No accident. I chose to live here.)
3. I produce leaflets, brochures and booklets for the local Peace and Environment centre, free of charge.
4. I vote.
So no, I don't just sit here on a fantasy role playing board shouting my mouth off Cloudy. Okay?