To those who complain there's "too much politics" involved with the Oscars, I answer you with the Declaration of Independence. (Yes, by way of Nicolas Cage. You know, 'cause it's a movie thing.)
"It means, if there's something wrong, those who have the ability to take action, have the responsibility to take action."
Those who have the voice, must speak out!
"Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you've got to say, and say it hot." - D.H. Lawrence (died: 2 March 1930)
"First they came for he communists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a communist; Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a socialist; Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist; Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out - because I was not a Jew; Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak out for me." - Martin Niemoller
"Speak against unconscious oppression,/ Speak against the tyranny of the unimaginative,/ Speak against bonds." - Ezra Pound (died: 1 November 1972)
Today is the fifth anniversary of my very best good friends Ian & Dave Newhem! 25 July 2009!
I wrote this sonnet in honor of their wedding!