People involved in community radio

-Preamble to the constitution
-First amendment to the constitution
-natural beauty
-hot showers
-sense of possibility that the USA gives to some people
-people looking for new paradigms in many diffuse places
-our diversity
-fewer barriers to becoming 'american' than in other countries
-groups can get out of the target of discrimination
-relative stability
-opportunity to be free
-wonderful higher education system
-nourishes visionary thinking
-the way the country rallied around World War ll to combat totalitarianism
-civil rights movement led by Dr. King
-Bill of Rights
-rights institutionalized
-people care and try to improve it
-so many people from so many places
-Declaration of Independence
-value on individual
-plenty
-generosity
-infrastructure
-sewers under the street
-culture
-American music
-so many choices
-less class consciousness
-the leaders we have produced, e.g. Dr. King
-class movement possible
-occasionally in electoral system, people who restore my faith, e.g. Wellstone
-historically we have righted wrongs
-grateful, a better word less separating

-war
-stolen elections
-coups
-disparity between rich and poor
-economic inequality
-dehumanization
-consumerism
-everything for sale/profit
-dominance of corporations, government, media, everything
-frenzied lifestyle
-TV ads, politics to highest bidder
-lack of citizen participation
-health care system
-prisons
-all is for sale
-economic aggression
-exploitation of other countries
-pollution and environmental degradation
-lack of respect for other life
-lack of awareness, ignorance
-extreme divisiveness, making more of differences than commonalities
-unconscious child rearing
-prejudice
-economic system
-trivialization via media
-isolating community design
-strip malls
-concrete
-so many don't know racism still exists, what it is like to be poor, don't understand others
-humans valued in hierarchy; professions, privilege, racial hierarchy, gender
-feel hopeless to change world
-cultural and artistic degradation
-popular culture
-violence in entertainment
-greed
-fear
-intimidation
-fear of fellow humans
-our world reputation
-impotent Congress
-unrealized potential greatness
-drugs in drinking water
-waste energy
-erosion of civil liberties
-George W. Bush
-feel hopeless to change world
-people feel ineffective, impotent
-corporate media
-arrogance: we can invade anyone
-monopolies
-transportation: pollution, separation, road rage
-we are polarized
-don't listen
-separation via cell phones, IPODs
-celebrity culture and advertising make us feel inferior
-mind altering, medicated society
-we have not come far with race relations
-don't pay enough taxes
-put too much energy into working and not enough time into family and other things
-devolved from citizens to consumers
-lack of tolerance for religious diversity
-black and white thinking
-preoccupation with unimportant things, i.e. celebrity culture, professional sports
-lack of value of extended family and elderly
-failed media and vacuous discussion in public
-grotesque distribution of wealth
-health care crisis: wasteful inadequate distribution, curative, end of life care
-corporate structure that controls country
-loss of meaningful ritual
-judicial system
-education system
-violence and fascination with it
-gun laws
-land use planning and sprawl
-transportation emphasis on cars
-see the world as objects rather than subjects in communion
-how people vote

-working when could be retired
-how we raise our kids and how we talk to them
-kids are very aware
-loneliness
-'busyness'
-no healthcare or access to it
-surrounded by an unjust world
-people getting sick
-pushed to being resigned; 'it's just the way it is
-dismissive of others
-participation in an organization, such as KGNU becomes very meaningful
-choose love
-nightmares, worry
-war: minister has to bury VA soldiers, comfort brides whose fiances are leaving, suffering
-feelings of hopelessness, anger, guilt, shame, weighted down - why try?
-we are thinking of leaving the country - no resonance
-I keep getting thrown into us/them consciousness
-I feel powerless to change things, I don't have a voice, and I want to react violently
-I feel a combination of gratitude and guilt, at how much I have while others suffer
-I always feel that I am not doing enough
-I am angry and I don't know what to do with it
-I'm overwhelmed by knowing people are struggling with healthcare, multiple jobs
-weighing down so heavily
-feeling deeply disturbed
-I need a break; I can't fix it
-I want to tune out, and I'm in the news business
-I'm worried about the future for my kids
-I feel unhealthy

-everyone who wanted to work would have a job
-everyone would have sex all the time
-the military would hold 'bake sales'
-people who take care of others would have a living wage
-corporate work would not be overpaid
-healthcare for all
-no more ownership/private property
-more space for all types of 'relatedness'
-value diverse cultures, races, gender, etc
-more time in families
-slow food
-more secure in community, family, neighborhoods
-more respect for differences
-no more fossil fuels but renewable energy instead
-everyone volunteers
-equal access to good education
-politicians who serve the people
-all other species would be glad we were here
-open/community media
-people's involvement in restoring nature
-more participation in sports and fewer spectators
-free yoga for everyone
-children get to be children
-more laughter and joy
-more art and support for it
-innovation for all without being tied to profit
-removal of alienating conditions
-meaningful work
-government would be Department of Peace
-pursuit of happiness a focus value
-our relationship to other countries would be respectful and caring, not dominating
-education includes conflict resolution, communication and listening skills
-tracking from childhood and throughout lives in community
-town halls
-appreciating differences
-true democracy
-instructors in place to bring every voice forward
-lead the world in inspiration
-women and everyone can walk the streets at night
-pure air and clean and plentiful water
-humility
-more dancing, creative celebration, spontaneity
-free bus and light rail
-everyone has needs met
-no fear
-self-esteem part of education and family
-unconditional self acceptance
-rethink capitalism
-less crime/live by Golden Rule
-similar incomes
-we would feel responsible for each other's well-being
-food not permeated with chemicals
-local growing
-respect and inclusion on every issue as a core living value
-we would have more positive energy and be lighter
-advertising would not be manipulative and superficial, but would express different values
-support rather than compete with one another
-corporations would be ethical and help communities; would put common good before all else; would be resourcing not depleting; and would be values driven not profit driven
-institutionalized fairness
-think of everything to the 7th generation
-fewer taxes, fewer taxes for war and more tax money redirected to other things
-people can be themselves
-"love"appears in political discourse
-change in monetary system so profit replaced with living well
-profit balanced with humanity
-everyone employed part-time so child rearing and non-profit volunteering is possible
-system of choosing leaders no longer based on money
-no unwanted children, all kids are wanted
-sustainable population
-no domestic violence; all sex is wanted
-know our neighbors
-physical structures are healthy for our bodies; clean and green
-equal access to housing and food
-spiritual evolution
-food system reflects our land and bodies
-minimize suffering of animals and environment
-fewer addictions, mental health problems
-people's relationships would be satisfying
-prisons would be for rehabilitation, restitution, not punishment
-daily goof off time
-really cool music
-communion of subject versus object