The Declaration of Interdependence

Liberals are funny.

So on December 5, I am going to take part in an "online writing forum" to help craft a Declaration of Interdependence. Don't get me wrong, I love this kind of stuff. Makes me feel like a good progressive.

But at the same time, I sometimes wonder if this is also the sort of stuff that makes the left seem like a bunch of airy-fairy wimps. The "Contract with America"...now that has some hutzpah. The "Declaration of Interdependence"...not so much.

But it's goals are worthy. Here's the link to their site: www.interdependencedeclaration.org. And here's a blurb about the reason behind the declaration:

"Many Americans are outraged by the economic and racial inequality vividly revealed in the aftermath of the Gulf hurricanes. Our government's response was shameful and appalling.

Occupied with the immoral, opportunistic, senseless, and costly Iraq War, and hampered by cronyism and incompetence, our nation's leaders abandoned the most vulnerable members of our society to die.

On November 28-29, prominent religious and activist leaders will gather at a summit in Houston, Texas to create a 10-point action plan.

Following the Houston Summit, Americans of conscience across the nation will gather online for a Town Hall Meeting to proclaim what we want for our society and to act on our commitments.

This will be a historic turning point for our future together. You will spend 60 minutes online, at a chosen appointment time, to create a Declaration of Interdependence and to affirm the 10-point plan."

I'm excited, though the name is corny. This will be the first time I've done it in a group.

Writing, that is. Yeah, writing. When a final declaration is submitted, I'll post it here.