BYU students are getting what they deserve.
They say they want change, that the world should be different. Yet, they have been sucked into their own personal bubble where all is good or all is bad. Either way, little is done to applaud the decent and remedy the wrong.
This bubble distorts people's views. World conflicts are someone else's problem. Change is something talked about, yet never done. There is no responsibility taken.
In a democracy, the voice of the people should be reflected in the actions of their leaders. Yet, if the people don't voice their opinion, leaders will make their own decisions.
Many students protest the city's plans to create high-density student housing south of campus. However, during the SCAMP vote this past October, only 19 of the 1,000 registered voters in the SCAMP-area casted their ballots. That is less than 2 percent.
What happened to voicing students' opinions?
Recently, students fell victim to indifference and apathy again. Last week city officials came to BYU to discuss the debated Provo City dance ordinance. Seven students went.
City officials wanted input from students before presenting the new ordinance at Tuesday's city council meeting. This was the opportunity for students to share their concerns and opinions. Instead of stating that this was an important issue, the student body communicated to the city council that it didn't care.
If students aren't willing to pay the price, the world will never meet up to their expectations.
In Mosiah 18:9, Alma counsels 'to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places.' To stand involves action, getting off the fence and making a move.
Nothing will change if nothing is done.
To be responsible members of society it is important to take action. Instead of the world acting upon people, people need to act upon the world; vote, write letters expressing personal views, attend meetings, do something good.