Even the smallest and weakest can have a large impact on society. The impact of one is often magnified with time. Now that we are even more connected to one another our influence is spread more broad and can be seen immediately. It used to be that we only got the medias skewed take on stories, but now the first to the scene are the actual victims. They can blog, tweet, or post pictures about events that happen. All they need is a little device with a camera and a way to connect to others quickly.
We've all seen videos or small stories go viral. Have you ever wondered why they went viral? Many times the people weren't famous prior, but because of the internet their voice is heard and they are making an immediate impact on society. On the internet people don't know if you are the nerd, shy girl, or jock--that's where you can shine and let your voice be heard. For those who have experienced devastation in their life, words of encouragement can come from anywhere in the world. For those trying to break free of a tyrannous government, they can gather on a whim through connecting on social networks. For those whom the law makes it hard for them to meet in groups and express religious feelings, they can FaceTime. The list of possibilities is endless now that we are even more connected than ever. On the flip side what we post online can come back to haunt us or hurt someone else. Remember even the smallest voice can be heard, so lets make it count.
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