on progress & those who fear it
on progress & those who fear it
why i have no patience for those who block progress
dear reader, let me ask you this: do you ever feel like some people are holding us back, clinging to the past and blocking the way to a better future? because i do, and honestly, i've had enough of it.
progress is what keeps us moving forward, breaking down barriers and sparking innovation. it's the heartbeat of our society, the very thing that makes us human. but despite how important it is, some people just can't seem to get on board. they resist change, they fight against it, and they do everything they can to keep us stuck in the past. and frankly, i have no patience for that kind of attitude.
take the whole debate around climate change, for example. we've got mountains of scientific evidence telling us that it's real and that we need to act now. but there are still people out there who refuse to believe it, and who try to block any kind of progress on the issue. they're more worried about their short-term profits than the long-term health of our planet. and that's not just misguided, it's downright reckless. we're talking about the future of our world here, and we can't afford to let ignorance and greed stand in the way. how can we tolerate such willful ignorance when the stakes are so high?
and don't even get me started on social progress! whether it's fighting for racial equality, gender rights, or lgbtq+ acceptance, there's always someone pushing back, clinging to their outdated prejudices and trying to hold us back. they're so afraid of losing their privileged position that they'll lash out against anyone who tries to make society a little more fair and equal. but that kind of fear and hatred doesn't just hurt them, it poisons all of us. it keeps us divided and stops us from creating a world where everyone has a fair shot.
even in our communities, we see this resistance to progress. right here in san diego and all around america, we've got older generations blocking new housing developments, fighting against anything that might bring change to their neighborhoods. they're so focused on keeping things the way they are that they don't seem to care about the consequences. by resisting progress, they're making housing unaffordable, perpetuating segregation, and turning our city into a place where only the wealthy can thrive. it's infuriating to watch, especially when you see politicians like larry turner spreading misinformation and trying to take us backwards. by resisting change, people like mr. turner perpetuate a system that keeps housing prices sky-high & neighborhoods exclusive. they have turned america and housing into a grand racket that locks us all in hardship, benefitting only a few rich, white, old homeowners.
the thing that really gets me about these progress-blockers is their complete lack of vision. they can't seem to wrap their heads around the idea that progress isn't about erasing the past, it's about learning from it and building something better. the world is constantly changing, and we have to change with it. that's what it means to be human - to keep pushing forward, to keep striving for something better.
sure, change can be scary sometimes. it brings uncertainty and risk. but you know what's even scarier? stagnation. if we don't embrace progress, we'll get left behind. we'll become vulnerable to all the problems we're trying to avoid. the real risk is in staying stuck in the past, in refusing to adapt and grow.
when people block progress, it doesn't just affect them. it holds all of us back. it stifles innovation, perpetuates injustice, and keeps us from building the kind of world we want to live in. these progress-blockers are obstacles in our path, and we have to find a way to overcome them if we want to create a better future for ourselves and generations to come.
so to all those who are afraid of change, who resist progress at every turn: it's time to step aside. the world is moving forward, with or without you.
we can't let your fears and insecurities hold us back any longer. the future belongs to those who are willing to dream big, to take risks, and to keep pushing forward no matter what.
progress is inevitable, my friends. it's time we all embrace it and start building the world we want to see.