Hunger Strike for Love

Let's take a break from politics for a second and talk about another interesting story.

It's cold outside, the wind is blowing and making things even colder, but a young man refuses to budge. Instead, he stays put outside near the Virginia Commonwealth University library holding up his sign that reads "On Hunger Strike."

He requested to only go by his first name. His name is Nicholas, he is an 18 year old student, and he is starving for love. When asked why he was on strike, he said this:

"Figures from the Census show that an increasing number of American households consist of only one person. Studies show more and more Americans have nobody to love them. And I'm one of these unloved people. So I am on hunger strike in order to raise awareness of the plight of singles and hopefully help myself and others find love. That is the goal of the strike."

Other students and professors pass by, some ignoring him, others asking what the strike is all about. A couple of other singles even offered to join the strike.

"I've gotten a lot of support, and even an offer for a radio interview," Nicholas said.

The last time I checked, he was standing out there for three days straight. Imagine that, not eating for three days. What he is doing is crazy, romantic, and inspirational all at the same time. It just shows how messy things have gotten in this world. Well, Nicholas, we wish you luck with your strike.