| Comment | I disagree.
That's not to say there's not an element of it making you feel better about yourself. And not that there's anything wrong with that anyway! People do things that make them feel good - that's not necessarily news. And nothing inherently wrong with it. Especially if gathering with other like-minded people for an hour or two helps you cope with doomscroll-induced anxiety. Worse ways you can spend the time.
Whether it's a waste of time or actually a practically good use of time, it depends what you want to get from it.
But, personally, I think events and actions like this are hugely beneficial on a small local level. By attending you:
* Can make valuable connections with similarly minded / active people, potentially connecting with groups you never would have met before.
* Meet and provide emotional support to local Ukrainians and diaspora community groups (who attend and help organise these events)
* Learn how to provide practical support at alater stage, whether fundraising, donating/collecting goods, or practically supporting Ukrainian refugees when they arrive.
At a bare minimum, there's nothing wrong with being politically engaged, and in your own small way, helping keep an issue (the need for direct, practical support for Ukrainians here and elsewhere) in the public's mind. |
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