How Do We Fix What is So Badly Broken?

I'm creating this blog in the hope of finding others who share the same feelings. I live in a small town, and I am definitely feeling the effects of the economic "meltdown". They say it's getting better, but everything I see shows it getting worse, much worse. I feel confident that there are others who are experiencing the very same downturns as I am. As it gets worse for myself and those around me, I wonder, what are we to do about this? Is there anything we can do to fix this situation? I can't help but think a lot of it has to do with our hard earned money, going to the wrong places and people. We pay taxes to fix our roads and schools, and help our elderly and our soldiers. However, our roads are still full of potholes and our school's are failing fast! It's sickening to me, to watch someone who is perfectly capable of doing something for this society, and yet is only living off their couch and collecting our tax money from welfare. There is too much in this world that does not make sense anymore, and it's high time others who feel the same come and speak out. I truly believe there is enough people who realize what is wrong, we just haven't rallied together. I am not necessarily into the political scene, but I am very interested in hearing what others have to say. There have been countless predictions of an upcoming revolution. I know that sounds crazy and extreme but its time the working class, who make this country go round, take back what we work so hard for and make it good again! Take back whats ours, out of the hands of corrupt leaders and failing institutions. I'll be honest I'm just a young adult who has a lot to learn, but I know when enough is enough, and the time is now!