Dear editor,I want to address the people who complain that this or that group isn鈥檛 dealing with their particular issue or concern.As an 鈥渁ctivist鈥� myself, who knows dozens of similarly engaged people, I can tell you that everyone who cares about anything is already heavily involved. People who care soon discover that that their assistance is welcome in many related organizations and groups 鈥� and that they could be doing volunteer work 24/7, if that were possible.So why aren鈥檛 these people dealing with your favourite bugbear? Well, it鈥檚 because they are now approaching burnout.Like the groups they support, they must 鈥減ick their fights鈥� and concentrate on helping where they feel they can be most useful. There are simply not enough committed people to go around.If you have a concern you feel isn't being addressed, form your own group and start working for change in a positive manner, instead of criticizing groups who are doing their best. You鈥檒l soon find that it isn鈥檛 as simple as you think 鈥� and it will involve a great deal of work and commitment on your part.You won't get any thanks from the powers-that-be, or the chronic complainers, but you will feel good about what you're doing. And that's what really matters. Good luck!Angela Burns,Comox
