They're Human_2
Rob is angry (as usual). And what he's angry about is homelessness.
You can read all the details here. But as he says...
"For a great number of years, the situation with the homeless has really upset me. I find it absolutely tragic that in this day and age so many people find their only option is living on the street … but what makes it worse is that so many in society seem happy to simply walk past these individuals as if they are invisible to the naked eye. A couple of weekends ago - as I was driving home to my Mum - I encountered a homeless guy, Brian, whose situation was so sad that I decided I had to stop being upset by the situation and try to do something about it."
So how does one person make a big difference, even if only for some people? By registering the name of a charity/pressure group (Human_2), and then asking the blogosphere for the Big Idea to campaign behind.
176 comments and counting, both ideas and interesting discussions about the homeless issue. So check it out and make your contribution.
Ahhhhh, I'm not angry all the time, honest - but thanks so much for the plug and I hope to be able to talk about what we've sorted out so far very soon.
It's all going far too slow for my liking but that's what happens I suppose - however we're committed to this so any help/advice/ideas will be very gratefully received.
Thanks again!
Posted by: Rob @ Cynic | Aug 29, 2007 at 06:51 AM
You are a Leeds fan!
A Leeds fan!
They're far more angry than a bloke from Nottingham - I really need to change my image don't I!
Posted by: Rob @ Cynic | Aug 29, 2007 at 07:00 AM
Maybe angry in a cuddly way?
Oh, and I'm sure you'll be aware that the Mighty Leeds saw off Forest last weekend (assuming you're that way inclined on the Nottingham footie front).
Posted by: jon howard (Living Brands) | Aug 29, 2007 at 05:18 PM
You just had to ruin our blossoming friendship with that last comment.
YES, I am 'that way inclined' ... worse, I'm stupidly obsessed with the 3rd Division fools because I still buy a season ticket every year despite living 7000 miles away and only getting to see them about 5-6 times a season!
I'm in London soon, how about we catch up for a coffee - you can beat me up like all Leeds fans try to do ;)
Posted by: Rob @ Cynic | Aug 30, 2007 at 01:20 AM
That would be most excellent. Let me know when you're around. I don't (usually) work Friday's tho.
Posted by: jon howard (Living Brands) | Aug 30, 2007 at 08:26 AM
Will do - and I'll make sure it's not a Friday - we shouldn't work that day anyway as far as I am concerned.
Posted by: Rob @ Cynic | Aug 30, 2007 at 04:34 PM
Just thought you'd be interested in an update on human_2 ...
http://robcampbell.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/brian-stops-being-invisible-and-becomes-human-2/
Posted by: Rob @ Cynic | Sep 18, 2007 at 08:09 AM