Howard Zinn's "You Can't be Neutral on a Moving Train" is a very interesting topic. I like the idea of the whole thing just because i agree with it as well. The comparison is true because in today's world to be neutral, is not a very good option. This piece is basically saying join the movement. which is true, and i believe to be good advice. In today's world you have to find something you believe in and stick to it. That's the only way you'll stand for anything. This video was very inspirational to be a leader, rather than a follower.
Not only is this a great idea to point out and express to the people of the world, it can also be seen as a life lesson. In life i have been brought up to believe that it is much better to be a leader and believe in what you stand for, than be a follower (neutral) and fall for anything. If you don't stand for anything, you'll fall for anything. That's not a life i would want to lead. This video opened my eyes to new ideas shared across the world and an ispirational story on how it matters to be a part of things. Those who stay neutral and don't stand up for what they believe in, or in some cases, not believe in anything except for what everyone else is doing. It is a beautiful way to describe life by saying that you should find something you believe in and back it up. The term has so much more meaning than when it is first brought to attention.
"I as a teacher, do not want to be a collaberator with whatevers going on in the world." probably one of my newfound favorite quotes.
