Why Activism Is My Civic Duty (And Not a Political Hobby)

A personal check-in on petitions, myth-busting, and choosing volunteering over a campaign trail.

Hey everyone, I hope you’re ready for this week’s post.

Last week, I talked about how activism is a civic duty—just like voting. The week before, I shared how the American people are the true leaders and authority in running our government, and how elected officials are supposed to create policies and changes based on what we want.

If you haven’t followed me on Facebook, you may have missed the petitions I’ve shared—petitions I’ve personally signed and often posted not just on my profile, but also in a few groups I’m part of.

“It’s Not a Hobby” — My Response to the Critics

I get comments like, “I’m sorry your only hobby is politics,” or, “Those are [insert political party] ideas and don’t align with the current presidential regime.”

My reply is simple: This is NOT a hobby—it’s my civic duty.

What I post doesn’t align with any one party or politician—it aligns with human decency and empathy for others. I don’t pledge loyalty to a party; I pledge loyalty to truth. Being silent, inactive, or endlessly arguing without action is just being complicit. I’m here to share facts and encourage change.

On Truth, Thinking, and Resistance

“You can give a person knowledge, but you can’t make them think. Some people want to remain fools only because the truth requires change.”

Gerald Massey: “They must find it difficult, those who have taken authority as truth, rather than truth as authority.”

These hit hard because when I present facts, I’m sometimes called “brainwashed” or told my posts are “unfounded.”

John Locke: “A wise society teaches inquiry—not obedience.”

I was taught to question what I’m told. And if COVID-19 taught us anything, it’s that some people in power prefer obedience over thinking for ourselves.

Why I’m Staying Behind the Scenes

The American people have forgotten much about how our nation was built and who the real leaders are. My goal is to help change that.

When I was younger, I thought about becoming a lawyer, judge, or even president. Earlier this week, an organization I follow sent an email encouraging people to run for local office. I paused and reflected.

The truth? I’m not a public speaker. Even at 12 years old, when I was MC for our church’s Halloween festival, I was nervous (though I still did it). I’ve always been better behind the scenes—researching, writing, organizing.

So no, I won’t be running for office. But I will keep volunteering, sharing petitions, and speaking up where I can make a difference.

Boundaries in Activism

• Share facts and correct misinformation.
• Refuse to make it personal.
• When people assume, finger-point, or refuse to hear the truth, disengage.

You can give someone knowledge, but you can’t make them think. Silence and inaction are complicity—and that’s never a solution. If I volunteer in politics, I hope to help the next generation reject complacency and reclaim their role as leaders.

A Thought to Leave You With

One more uncomfortable truth: billionaires and the ultra-rich have enormous influence over politics—especially through our campaign-finance system. I’ll save the details for another post, but it’s worth pondering.

I hope you’ll keep following along—and if you’re not already, you can follow me on Facebook to see the issues I post about (plus the occasional meme to lighten the day).