The overwhelming majority of us want what's best for this country. I believe the best path forward is to return to our nation's roots of liberty. That would actually give me a warm and fuzzy, even patriotic, feeling.
What's happening now with the divisiveness, censorship and vindictiveness is the exact opposite of freedom. This is where the obsession with political power inevitably leads.
Let's face it, politicians lie. That's what they do. They whisper sweet nothings into our ears. They tell us we can have the world... and somebody else will pay for it (those greedy rich people).
Life is about trade-offs. We can be free or we can have government masters. We can not have both.
More government can only lead to less freedom... and eventually destroy this great country. I have cousins from Venezuela who went down that path and watched it destroy their country. They now live in the U.S. and are terrified. Think it can't happen here? It's been happening a long time, except the trend is now accelerating.
There are no easy solutions. Nobody is going to ride in on a white horse and save us. Every decent person must take on their share of the burden of responsibility!
How can we each make a difference? The problem is the system itself. I learned that 30 years ago. Writing letters to the president is a complete waste of time. (He's part of the problem!) Change can only come about if people change their thinking. This happens (hopefully) with politely engaging others... one-on-one, one person at a time. If I can influence someone in a positive way, they might influence others. If it all goes viral, we can end this nonsense by next Tuesday.
For starters, we need to question the legitimacy of our rulers. Then we have to envision a world without rulers ordering us around. Would chaos ensue or something very different, harmony and prosperity? That requires imagination. It requires education. It requires motivation.
~ Kevin Duffy, January 22, 2021
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