Showing up slacktivism

Many people participate in slacktivism without realizing that they are. Now one could ask, what is slacktivism? Well the short answer is, participating in a cause with little effort. Google would define slacktivism as, actions being performed on the internet in support of a cause but using little time and/or involvement.  For example, last week Lieutenant Charles “GI Joe” Gliniewicz was killed in the line of duty. By posting support for his family and his fellow officers, that is great and all, but it is slacktivism. By not going to the vigil or the funeral services and posting on Facebook or twitter, you are actively participating. However, many people from Fox Lake and the police departments around did participate in slacktivism. They showed up for the wake and the funeral procession. During the entire procession, that was 18 miles long, the streets were covered with people and police departments showing support. This is what should happen for other things also.   People should go out and participate instead of doing the easy way. The people who lined the roads during the 18 mile procession, who showed their support for law enforcement and sorrow for the family did a great job of not being a slackivist.