Perhaps out country has placed faith in its citizens to take care of themselves like ADULTS and not wait for someone else, or a government entity, to resolve life's many obstacles. Life, live it up.
I would think it is better to be alone than ignored. If you're alone it is possible that it is one's choice. To be ignored is an external situation placed upon someone, they are unable to gain social notoriety regardless of their hope for recognition.
***This makes sense in my head...not so sure about my textual translation***
Wow! I was in a good mood until I counted how long I've been single...um, I plead the 5th...and the 1st and 2nd just for extra protection. Lets just say it has been a long time.
RE: I think it is about time we make some DEMANDS of our own
He has illuminated a valuable point.