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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What causes do you wish you could stand up for more? Providing you had more time/resources.

Tones

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Homelessness. It's insane that in a first world country we see so many homeless people in city centres.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Homelessness. It's insane that in a first world country we see so many homeless people in city centres."

I know. I spoke to a homeless guy very recently. Some homelessness is by choice though.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Loads but I don't have the resources. Both of us will stand up for what we believe in when we can. As the 'gentleman ' who came to our house yesterday with his vile leaflets discovered.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Loads but I don't have the resources. Both of us will stand up for what we believe in when we can. As the 'gentleman ' who came to our house yesterday with his vile leaflets discovered."

I hate it. I have stickers out in the front to deter then. Doesn't always work.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

Climate change activism. I have immense respect for Greenpeace, XR, Just Stop Oil, etc.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

And good point Nice couple. We still can do whatever possible even without massive resources.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I'd do more with education in deprived areas. I do a bit but I'd like to do more.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Loads but I don't have the resources. Both of us will stand up for what we believe in when we can. As the 'gentleman ' who came to our house yesterday with his vile leaflets discovered."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do a bit around here and it's kind of rewarding and depressing at the same time as there is always more that can be done and so many areas that it's hard to pick just one.

But there are links and health & wellbeing promotion is one that tops my list, healthy eating, community gardens growing veg, walking not using cars....all have multiple benefits to the individual and the community

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Climate change activism. I have immense respect for Greenpeace, XR, Just Stop Oil, etc.

I hope you get to contribute

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

I’d like to do more for animal charity’s. I do donate but would like to do more ‘hands on’ activities

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'd do more with education in deprived areas. I do a bit but I'd like to do more. "

I'm sure they appreciate your efforts as they are

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

‘tax planning’ or avoidance schemes where people with £millions try to pay the minimum amount if tax by getting clever accountants to exploit loopholes in the law - while the rest of us make up the shortfall. Any attempt to reduce your tax by putting money offshore or in schemes should mean you lose the lot and it should be called the selfish gobshites law!!

If everyone paid their dues the public coffers would be better off - the country would have capital to invest in hospitals/rail/ law & order/ social housing as well as funding our Drs/Nurses/ emergency workers

I would like to donate orgasms to lonely bored housewives ’in my area’ as according to my emails there are loads in my neighbourhood which appears to be in America!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The earth. A proper green peace type thing.

I wish we could all get on board with making a change.

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Government ministers and council officials must have lived at least 1 year on minimum benefits with no added income so they can see the way there actions and policys effect the people they usually effect first but il never be all that invested in in it cos im not sure i care enough

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"The earth. A proper green peace type thing.

I wish we could all get on board with making a change.

I'm so with you on this, Woody. I wish more of the general populace and frickin' political establishment would wake up to it.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

Oh…. And if you’re an MP - thats a full time job by all accounts so how have you got time for 2nd & 3rd jobs….?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anything that helps abused children be safe and thrive.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"Oh…. And if you’re an MP - thats a full time job by all accounts so how have you got time for 2nd & 3rd jobs….? "

They're self-serving sociopaths taking us for mugs, TM. You're so right.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"Anything that helps abused children be safe and thrive. "

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

Mental health awareness is pretty much lacking everywhere, sooner it's diagnosed the better outcome for everyone.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I do a bit around here and it's kind of rewarding and depressing at the same time as there is always more that can be done and so many areas that it's hard to pick just one.

Prevention is definitely an area where health care could do with more. I'm with you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’d like to do more for animal charity’s. I do donate but would like to do more ‘hands on’ activities

Yes, sending a direct debit never seems quite the same doesn't it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"‘tax planning’ or avoidance schemes where people with £millions try to pay the minimum amount if tax by getting clever accountants to exploit loopholes in the law - while the rest of us make up the shortfall. Any attempt to reduce your tax by putting money offshore or in schemes should mean you lose the lot and it should be called the selfish gobshites law!!

I would like to donate orgasms to lonely bored housewives ’in my area’ as according to my emails there are loads in my neighbourhood which appears to be in America!!

I'd focus more on companies than individuals. Taking someone's nearly half income seems bit Robin Hood like to me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The earth. A proper green peace type thing.

I wish we could all get on board with making a change.

Every little helps.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

It's a bit niche but it's something a family member is actively working on and it's so important, although possibly a bit niche - racial disparity in maternal morality and care for pregnant women and new mothers. When you start looking into it it's shocking so yes, that would be something, rather than just being a sounding board.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Government ministers and council officials must have lived at least 1 year on minimum benefits with no added income so they can see the way there actions and policys effect the people they usually effect first but il never be all that invested in in it cos im not sure i care enough"

Yes I wish decision makers would be more in touch with reality of those who live with consequences of their decisions.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh…. And if you’re an MP - thats a full time job by all accounts so how have you got time for 2nd & 3rd jobs….? "

Do you count this as another cause? Banning second source of income? I actually agree with this. You should be interest free.

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

I have campaigned all my working life for sustainable building products and processes. I have also been a member of Friends of the Earth since I left school.

I do the recycling thing, reduce energy use, use sustainable products, don’t use air travel and I’m a vegetarian.

Don’t know what else I can do.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have campaigned all my working life for sustainable building products and processes. I have also been a member of Friends of the Earth since I left school.

I do the recycling thing, reduce energy use, use sustainable products, don’t use air travel and I’m a vegetarian.

Don’t know what else I can do. "

I don't know either but kudos to you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Learning disabilities, deprived children, homelessness and many many more but those 3 would be my top ones

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

The feeding and welfare of children.

No child should go hungry.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Loads but I don't have the resources. Both of us will stand up for what we believe in when we can. As the 'gentleman ' who came to our house yesterday with his vile leaflets discovered.

I hate it. I have stickers out in the front to deter then. Doesn't always work.

We have the sticker too but this particular group honestly believe that everyone agrees with their views so will welcome any information.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We've said this for years. I also think they should be required to use the NHS for themselves and their children.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The earth. A proper green peace type thing.

I wish we could all get on board with making a change.

I'm so with you on this, Woody. I wish more of the general populace and frickin' political establishment would wake up to it.

Just talking today about how money will cause everyone to overlook to long term effects of every choice we make or could make.

Eh - diesel cars were the best options years ago, and if you looked into it at the time, politicians had an invested interest in diesel.

And now they are the worst thing ever…. Because they have an invested interest in electric cars…. But nobody is pushing for anything which is sustainsble and cheaper. It worries me that not enough people care.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for sharing. So many underfunded projects out there.

My causes would be to do with mental health of teenagers, teaching them resilience, how to deal with constant stream of what social media tells you to do and how to live hands free of phones too, the forgotten skills. Also perhaps a retreat for single parents of kids with special educational needs who can't afford taking their kids for holidays or who need a respite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d love to be able to buy a big house and convert it into a home for families fleeing domestic abuse. Something like what part time working mummy (on insta) has done. It’s my dream

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Homelessness

Disability, learning dificulties and mental health

Child deprivation

Elder loneliness

Animal cruelty and rehoming

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Loads but I don't have the resources. Both of us will stand up for what we believe in when we can. As the 'gentleman ' who came to our house yesterday with his vile leaflets discovered.

I hate it. I have stickers out in the front to deter then. Doesn't always work.

We have the sticker too but this particular group honestly believe that everyone agrees with their views so will welcome any information. "

It's hard to make anyone listen starting off by ignoring one's wishes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got involved in a little project to raise money for a homeless charity a few years ago.

A mate had written a song abput a homeless girl he used to pass on his way to work and asked me to shoot a video for it.

We released it as a charity single.

Faced the prospect of becoming homeless myself many years ago but was fortunate to have the support of my family around me.

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