Civil debate needs to recognise the role of society's canaries

One feels so helpless, so small in the face of such awesome power being so recklessly cast about. What can we do? What can I do? The ocean is so wide and my boat is so small.
· The River is so wide and my hands are so small [Herald Sun -US]
Dissident voices are often an important warning sign that organisations are in trouble.
· Highest loyalty is to raise questions within an organisation [SMH]
My fellow Americans, I come before you tonight to announce a historic undertaking, to call on the American people to put an end to our destructive and shortsighted dependence on oil.
· The State Of The Union Address I'd Like To Hear [Workingforchange]