RATM - Word Of Inspirations

The morning of the show, butterflies have appeared in my stomach, the excitement is building, tonight I am going to get to see Rage Against The Machine for the first time in my life. A band that saw me through my childhood and teen years introducing me to political views, standing up for your rights and stories that you never hear of in the main stream media… this is the impact that Rage Against The Machine have on so many lives.

Arrived at my seat with the grumpy and a little intoxicated due to the fact I was told to skull my beers before leaving the wet section, not allowing the crowd to drink while watching RATM is that right? The anticipation rose and so did the crowd as the Mexican Wave begun, and the excitement built with each lap.

Darkness then the first sound of life from the stage, it was TESTIFY, what a way to begin. The show was amazing with Tom Morello stealing the limelight and sending the crowd into a roar each time the memorable riffs and memorizing solos belched form the speakers.

Throughout the whole night one thought came to me.. The masses of people that listen to RATM and take in every word that Zach and the others speak do any of us do anything about it. Granted there would be clusters practising what RATM preach but what about the rest, what can we all do to put in for the cause.

So since that day I have been doing a little bit of research and have found some easy ways we can all pitch in. These things are simple, don’t take much time and can make a change, so give it a go:

1. The rainforest site – http://www.therainforestsite.com

a. This is a site that allows you to sponsor 6 different causes for free, all you have to do is go to the website each day and click on the button for each cause

b. The causes are – HUNGER, BREAT CANCER, CHILD HEALTH, LITERACY, RAINFOREST, ANIMAL RESCUE 

2. Stop buying cocaine

a. Stop using cocaine. If you haven't yet started, more power to you! Tell all your friends to stop. Spread the word.

The unfair trade practices in the cocaine industry gives an interesting angle for looking at the global drugs problem. So you can also...

Support fairtrade. Eat fairtrade chocolate, unzip a fairtrade banana, have a fairtrade cup of tea instead. It's better for you… and better for the world.

3. Shower for a minute less a day and only use lights and fans when you are in the room.

If you have any other thoughts hit me back at info@thegaelic.com and I will ad them to this.