Wesley,

My intention with this thread is not so to seek personal advice, but just to hear stories shared by anyone who has been driven to write a song, participate in government/policy making, reflect on their society and get involved, stand up for justice, etc., with the hope of making a difference. Hopefully from a personal "folk" perspective. I hope that's not too general or too selfish or too offensive.

There are lots of things great and sensible about our societies. Perhaps I should concentrate on my own shortcomings (a life-long journey) and ignore the things that appear shocking to me. But I bet some people on a folk site have for some reason been motivated to make a difference, and I would love to hear their stories.

I'll start a different thread about specific issues that I'm involved in or concerned with (if I'm brave!), and seek such specific personal advice there, but I hope this thread could contain some stories about Mudcatters and their experiences.

Thanks, MA