A Post to Advocate For

 

¹ad·vo·cate

noun \ˈad-və-kət, -ˌkāt\

Definition of ADVOCATE 

1: one that pleads the cause of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court

  

2: one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal 

3: one that supports or promotes the interests of another

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Examples of ADVOCATE

1. a passionate advocate of civil rights
2. She works as a consumer advocate.
3. He has paid respectful attention to the home schooling movement by meeting with its advocates and endorsing their cause. —Elizabeth Drew, New York Review of Books, 10 June 2004
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Origin of ADVOCATE

Middle English advocat, from Anglo-French, from Latin advocatus, from past participle of advocare to summon, from ad- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

First Known Use: 14th century

Politics can be tricky. Political discourse can divide nations, families and friends. Red States, Blue States, Democrats, Republicans. Differences of opinions, so what? The ideal formula looks something like this; opinion + discussion = agree to disagree.

A different opinion or viewpoint should never lead to war or violence! No need to disregard someone's view or opinion unless you're Sarah Palin or the Tea Party (insert political joke here). A fundamental aspect of a true democracy is that civil discourse of one's opinion or view can take place without ridicule or harm.

Advocacy is most commonly associated with a political organization or political group. Without question there are many political advocacy groups, but there are other forms advocacy. One can advocate for work changes or against fare hikes (talking to you MTA) or to fix the potholes in the street (NYC DOT this means you). 

Advocacy on any level should be allowed and tolerated. Of course, extreme advocacy viewpoints and extreme advocacy groups should be closely monitored. Remember, the idea is to have civil views and discourse not to advocate harm or violence to another person or group. 

What does advocacy mean to you?

There are a plethora of advocacy organizations on the community level and online that may speak to your cause. If you believe in something, advocate...

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We here at Pro Se have and continue to advocate for a number of causes. Here are a few groups we've joined over the years:

Move.org
Color of Change.org
SignOn.org

The saying goes; if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything...