Voltron

Does anyone remember Voltron? … no not Tron, the movie released this Christmas season … Voltron! Five characters in this 1980’s cartoon operated their own mechanical war beast, shaped like a lion. They were fierce, strong and fought for the good guys (duh). In true cartoon fashion, the five warriors would always tackle the enemy individually and would fail. They were forced to become Voltron in order to best their enemy. The five warriors, and their mechanical lions, would combine together to become a super gladiator. The gladiator was stronger, faster, and better equipped to beat the tar out of enemies … plus Voltron had a sword.

As a change agent, or pawn, we need to be gathering fellow Voltron members together to inspire and work for change in our districts. I know that in the past I have been guilty of fighting for change as a single person. In such efforts I felt my research supported my efforts, I was calm and rational during the presentation, and I showed how the ends would justify the means. Just like the individual Voltron members, I was thwarted in battle. I am beginning to think that when new projects/requests/plans are proposed they need to be done with the force of gladiator Voltron. I cannot be the only person in my district who wants change … we need to find others, rally together and fight.

**While the cartoon Voltron clearly identifies “good guys” and “bad guys” I am certainly not implying anyone in my district should be labeled a “bad guy” … It’s just a good analogy.

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