Recent events make you wonder about the future of democracy. The Russians marched and bombed their way into Georgia. At the Olympics the Chinese presented a brilliant display of pageantry, but cover up a country of oppression and tyranny. Zimbabwe’s leader scares off all opposition in electing himself president and ruler. Iran continues to threaten the world with its nuclear ambitions. In Venezuela Chavez moves closer to creating a dictatorship. The hopes and dreams for freedom and peace are continuously threatened and trampled upon by ambitious and cruel leaders.
The United States is looked upon as the beacon of hope and the light for liberty and justice. We are the example of what democracy is about. Unfortunately, we don’t always get it right. Last week the Speaker of the House dimmed the lights on debate and freedom of expression. She single handedly dictated how the people’s representatives are to act. She closed down the People’s House when work was yet to be completed. She sent a poor message to the world by stopping debate. We the people do not elect representatives to act as puppets. We elect representative to serve and solve problems. We do not send people to Washington to have affairs, make money, write books and be yes men or women. If they can’t live up to the standards of integrity, intelligence and character they have no business seeking positions of such importance and honor.
I am proud of what America stands for. What I am not proud of are the many clowns we elect to represent us. Yes, much of it is our fault for believing and trusting them. The United States has a responsibility to live up to the standards set by our forefathers. We have been given the torch to lead the fight for freedom and justice. The people of the world look to us for hope. . The price for freedom does not come cheap and we must demand that our representatives take their work seriously. It’s too precious of a right to lose.
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