Death Toll in Winter Storm Hits 50
Death Toll in Winter Storm Hits 50: What They Are Not Telling you.
The death toll as a result of recent catastrophic winter storms hits at least 50 in the United States. The causes of death are mainly traffic accidents and cold weather-related deaths. These tragedies are even more shocking than what might first be thought. A man in Colorado was found near a power transformer of a building, probably looking for shelter. Another man was found dead in an alleyway. Don’t be fooled; the weather is not the only problem at play. This is also a failure of state and federal governments to keep citizens safe. What mainstream media won’t tell you is the reason people are on the roads driving- they are forced to travel to work in order to survive. Also, why are people freezing to death in the streets of the world’s wealthiest nation? Someone dying of such things in such a wealthy country should cause a public uproar, but people in this county are so desensitized to such events. The media also plays a role in this, presenting these situations as tragic unfortunates that are bound to occur. We must do everything we can to fight and make a change.
Here’s what you can do:
VOTE- I know this is an unpopular statement In some leftist circles, but it is one easy thing we can do to try to enact some change. Voting for leftist and socialist candidates who are passionate about fighting for the safety and security of the unhoused is paramount.
GIVE OUT BLANKETS- If you have the money and resources, and your roads are not icy, providing blankets and jackets to people without a home could be the difference between life and death.
CALL YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE- Call and email your local elected official and tell them what policies you want them to support: this probably won’t change anything, but it can help to raise awareness of these issues and policies.
POST ONLINE- If someone has frozen to death in your area, spread it online so that people know. A big problem in this country is that the tragedies of the proletarian class go unrecognized.
JOIN A LEFTIST ORGANIZATION- Joining an organization like the DSA and getting involved in your community is a great way to ensure that you are doing what you can to make a difference in the world.