I have to do my part to give my wonderful friend Darcie the credit that she deserves for actually doing something to make a real positive difference in the world. She saw something seriously wrong happening in her place of employment. She saw a huge organization making a profit off of the fraud and exploitation of already disadvantaged individuals. She blew the whistle on them. And what followed was a flood of action and concern on the part of the Department of Education and an investigation into federal violations by BCTI. She was the voice that spoke out on behalf of the wellbeing of others. And her voice was heard. It brought tears to my eyes to read the words of one person who commented on her blog that was personally affected by the misdoings of that organization. She is a hero to those who she stood up for. I am so proud and impressed by the results of her persistence and courage. It's not often that one person is successful in making that kind of impact. All hail Darcie!
Posted by Maria at November 19, 2004 07:41 PM | TrackBackDarcie Fuckin' Rocks!!!
Hats off to the WHISTLEBLOWERS!!!
They are the courageous ones, the ones who break out of the crowd, and say, YOU DUMB MUTHAFUCKAS, THAT'S A CLIFF!!!
Yes, yes, yes, my lands ...
I'm impressed. it's not easy standing up to a big organization like that and more often than not evidence of wrong doing will still get swept under the rug. good for her for being persistent.
Posted by: girl at November 19, 2004 11:21 PMRight ON DARCIE! Very awesome.
Posted by: Sandy at November 20, 2004 02:11 AMThank you.
After the discouragement of the election I have collected my thoughts and reorganized. I have decided that instead of worry about what I can't change, I will focus on what I can. I think more about the value of community and making sure I am doing my part to be a good steward of this earth.
At least this way I will be able to sleep at night. And I can also hope that I might be contagious.
Posted by: Darcie at November 20, 2004 11:41 AM