"They’re afraid of the changes and upheaval that would come with an overturning of the status quo."

I think this is the biggest reason people don't open their hearts and work to change the world for the better. Fear. I call it the "Stick with the devil you know rather than the devil you don't" syndrome. They'd rather be miserable and watch others be miserable and desperate than risk upturning the apple cart. Change is scary. Their hearts are closed.

We do have free will. We do have the ability to make the choice to open our hearts and our heads and work for a safe and healthy world for all human beings. What will it take for the majority of us to exercise that free will for the benefit of all?