Why bother?

Some people might think that I am "going through a phase".

Some people might hope that I am "going through a phase".

Some people might roll their eyes and wait for me to shut up so we can go back to talking about whatever they think is most pressing.  Sometimes they are right.  There are many real problems in the world, and they deserve our attention, and where appropriate, our actions.

I think that children allowed to die of neglect because of their disabilities is a problem that deserves our attention and actions.

Some people might ask, "Why bother?"

Here is one metaphor.