Sharon Astyk just posted a great piece. “On Staying.”
Sharon’s whole post is great, but her point #4 is my favorite:
“THIS IS MY COUNTRY. THIS IS MY HOME. There is nothing wrong with leaving when things are unsafe, but there is also every reason to try and protect your home, your neighbors, your community and the wealth of mutual support. My ancestors helped colonize this place, helped take land and resources from people who deserved to have them.”
This. Me too. I’m staying. Not only because no country would want me nor would I qualify, but also because I simply do not want to leave. My work is here. I’ve talked about this extensively on this blog, on my social pages, and in my talks.