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Please Don't Sit This One Out!

10/28/2010

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As I recall my history, a free America was born out of a discontent toward an unresponsive government.

When words failed, more drastic measures were enacted.

Freedom to worship, freedom from taxation without representation and liberty to self-govern were at the heart of the Revolutionary War. Freedom was the cry back then.

Many cry freedom today.

Where do you stand on the issues? Are you of the opinion that the government is the solution to our problems?  Or do you often view government as the problem?

May I ask you a few questions?

  1. Have you ever spent your way out of debt? Or does more spending tend to make your debt worse? What happens when those debts are called in and you cannot pay?

  2. If you put in more time at work, but don't get paid for that extra time, would you keep doing it? According to many officials, the more you make the more you should be taxed. How does that affect your motivation to work harder?

  3. The average U.S Senator makes over $174,000 per year, not including perks. They have a completely separate health care plan and retirement benefits you and I will never see. They get every holiday off and take 5-week paid vacations. Does that seem right to you? How about the un-elected czars who make over $100,000 per year? Are you okay with that?

  4. Are you comfortable with your tax dollars going to pay for abortions, NPR, lavish vacations even during tough economic times, art exhibitions that promote homosexualtly and an educational system that demeans America's Christian heritage?

  5. Do you think legislation should be read, understood, and made clear to the public by lawmakers before or after it gets voted on?

The people who put their lives on the line in the 1700's really put their lives on the line. They weren't risking their iPod or their car. They risked everything! Under supplied, out gunned, out manned, under fed and some without shoes battled seasoned soldiers for a chance to determine their own destiny. To decide their own faith. To pursue their own dreams.

They viewed government as a necessary evil – but an evil nonetheless. They envisioned a limited government with set, specific authority. Today, I believe this evil has grown so far beyond it's intended boundaries that if it is not checked and rebalanced in this election cycle, the opportunity to do so peacefully will be past.

Are you voting or are you sitting this one out? Are you content with inaction or are you willing to inconvenience yourself for a few minutes to get to the polls and cast your say as to who will be at the helm of our country?

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. (Proverbs 29:2)

If I claim to be a Christian, yet do nothing to stop unrighteous leadership, am I living what I profess? I think not.

I don't like our two party system, but I tend to agree with the Conservative position on issues more often then not. But this isn't about a party; it's about our country as founded!

Please be involved. Please pray for a righteous change of direction for America! Please get out and vote for candidates who have common sense and real-life experience in the workplace. People with wisdom and an understanding that life is precious and our rights and liberties are not for sale to unions or extreme special interest groups.

Please vote!



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wendy
10/28/2010 02:23:25 am

I thought that was great. Very thoughtful and full of truth which is in short supply these days. We must be the leaders people look to in times of trouble and it is our responsiblity to educate to the best of our ability.

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HMM
10/28/2010 02:49:41 am

What we DO, not what we SAY shows what we truly believe. The Founding Fathers were not just long on the talk about what was wrong and what was needed, they defied laws, rules and conventions to DO what was right to fix what was wrong. Watching Fox News is swell, but if we can't be bothered to so much as VOTE, all our conservative opining amounts to no more than worthless whining! We must DO what we believe, or else betray that we actually like the chains of socialist servitude.

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Chris
10/28/2010 02:27:46 pm

Fantastic post Pat. You spelled it all out so clearly. I still scratch my head as to why our liberal friends do not understand any of this. All your points were excellent and I agree fully! Thanks.

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Linda Stroud
11/4/2010 03:58:20 am

Pat,
You say so well what I wish I could put into words. I did vote.
My greatest concern is that some of my children and grandchildren fall for the liberal lie. They are as loyal to that lie as I am to my devotion to Jesus Christ. It is hard to keep my mouth shut and just love. They look on me as a 65 year old fool. You encourage people like me when we see that there are some young folks who can think clearly today. Keep up your good work.

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james harrell
11/16/2010 03:01:40 pm

Dear Patrick, I read your article "Lets Not Sit This One Out" and would suggest folks to check out votescam.org . Most people "assume" their vote counts, but there is no accountability at the top of the compilation process. This means that most likely the votes do not count and that the power elite determine who gets into office. We don't even have the right form of government in place anymore because of this issue not being addressed.

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