http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
The concept behind this campaign has been on my mind a whole lot lately because I have come to realize something about the American culture's individualism...It can lead to the isolation of its members. It seems to me that it is very easy for a person in the United States to become completely disconnected from the world because our culture is one where we constantly ignore people we pass on the streets while trying not to make direct eye contact. This just seems to perpetuate the loneliness in some members of our society, and can even lead to events, similar to what happened at my school on April 16th. In my opinion, which is not a professional one, it seems like in societies where people are forced to communicate with one another would at least give those who feel lonely the ability to have social interaction, instead of assuming that everyone has friends and family of their own and don't need to talk to anyone outside of those circles. For example, In Spain people were much more friendly on the streets and actually used the time on the bus to talk to one another rather than to stare off into space. There were even old people whose job it was (or that's how it seemed ha) to sit on a bench and converse with those who passed by. I think it's a healthier outlook on life and can lead to a happier society with less people who feel isolated and end up doing the unimaginable. Just a thought. P.S. If you ever need a hug, mine are always free :D
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