Confidence to Take Action

We are quickly approaching the month of October and the new condition will be "Confidence to Take Action." This could not come at a better time for couple of reasons. The most obvious is the fact that our national elections will take place on November 4th. If you've been living in a hole then maybe you don't know that this is one of the most important elections in our nation's history. The war in Iraq and the economic crisis have turned this election into a real crossroads for our country. Now I know that middle school students do not have the right to vote, but it doesn't mean you can't influence someone. Why not turn on the news once in a while, or just pay attention during Channel One. Educate yourself on the issues and then remind the adults in your life how important it is just to vote. If they don't want to, then tell them they're casting your vote for you! Also, be sure to listen for annoucements about the ERMS election. But remember, you've got to register if you want to vote!

Another reason that Confidence to Take Action is fitting for this time of year is because the novelty of coming back to school has worn off and we're getting back to the daily grind. When this happens, many students start looking for ways to entertain themselves, and that old middle school tradition of teasing, harrassing, and poking fun at others begins to rear its ugly head. Each and every one of you is likely in a position every day to do something about it. But, do you have the Confidence to Take Action? It doesn't take much! All you have to do is help someone when they are down, sit by someone new at lunch, or simply say "That's not cool, and I won't be a part of it." Are you man (or woman) enough to do that? Trust me, if you are then you'll have the best day you've had all year.

So how are you going to take action in October? Are you going to get off your rear and do something? Or just continue on with business as usual letting everyone else do the heavy lifting? Post a comment and let us know.