We are living at a turning point in history. This is a very exciting time to be alive, yet the vast majority of people seem to be lost in a hypnotizing black hole of generic brainwashing culture. I'm not saying that individuality is dead, but the culture that permeates our society is like a poison that tells us what's important, what we like, what we do and leaves everything else unimportant and irrelevant.

Some people have argued that we live in a zombie society. This is a pretty valid point, especially among the youth. There have been reports of public school tests from 100 years ago that some adults can't successfully pass. It's no surprise that education has fallen steadily in its standards. It seems like with the rise of television and the digital age, education sunk lower and people's brain development dulled.

The priorities of our generation have been set terribly askew. Most people don't know what's going on around the world — they think it's unimportant. They don't even know about the corruption of their own government and the poisons in their food and water which slowly sicken them and set them up with a future of disease and debt. Over the summer, an Alberta court reached a conclusion that Stephen Harper's reelection was fraudulent. This never made it to the mainstream media, so no protests, no repercussions set in place. Canada has chosen to follow the example of America, fluoridating water and growing genetically modified organisms. We are pretty much part of a massive experiment on our health. Where is the self-informed youth fighting for a brighter future?

October 12 was World Food Day. It was also International March on Monsanto Day. If you don't know about Monsanto, do some research. This company dumped thousands upon thousands of Agent Orange in Vietnam back in another one of America's twisted wars built on self-interest. In addition to massive environmental damage, the chemical scarred the Vietnamese, leaving them with generations of disabled and deformed. Now, this company which was also recently awarded the most prestigious food prize is growing our food. The number of crimes being done to our population is overwhelming. Obesity, genetic damage, allergies and diabetes are only few of the problems that weren't around on such a large scale 50 years ago. Consider autism, the massive increase of its prevalence through recent years. On a side note, you should think twice before getting your flu shot.

If you consider history and news unimportant, you are very wrong and you are becoming exactly the type of mindless consumer that the people in control want. If you look to the mainstream media for all your information, you are likely terribly uninformed. History is fascinating, and if you look closely enough, you will realize it repeats itself. The Internet is pure anarchy. That is why SOPA and CISPA happened, they know the danger the internet poses to their control. So take advantage. Do research, arm yourself with knowledge. Be the change.
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