If Not for Freedom and Liberty?

If Not for Freedom and Liberty? 

A long time ago a country was born 

with an aim of all are created equal. 

It took us a hundred plus years to see 

that happen, but happen it did eventually. 

We have never been perfect, 

but what country is? 

If we aim for our ideals 

is that not what we are? 

Somewhere along the way 

the people got lazy and 

uninterested in fulfilling 

their civic duty to keep our 

political stage clean. 

If we want We the People to govern, 

then we need to do so and not let the 

politician do what he wants, but give 

our consent for all actions. We have 

forgotten that We the People rule. 

What this means is we are the boss. 

But if we don't tell the politicians what 

to do, they do as they wish, instead. 

To quote a relative of mine, 

“Freedom is Everybody's Job!” 

So unless we want to allow this 

country to be driven off a cliff 

into the abyss, we need to wake up 

and realize, 

we the people are in charge, 

so we need to start acting like it. 

What have you done to take personal 

responsibility for the election of 

representatives in congress? 

What about our governors or sheriffs? 

Our school boards and town committees? 

Have you tried to self govern and elect 

whom you think will do a good job? 

We were given a system of self governance. 

It was bequeathed to us and we have let it fall. 

Yes our politicians are corrupt, but we allowed 

them to be so, because we take no interest in 

what they do or what we do to make it all better 

or worse. 

If we don't hold them accountable for their actions, 

they commit the same crimes again. 

It's time we the people took an inventory of ourselves 

and then of our leaders that we elect. Then we need to 

decide if we want to keep our liberties and freedoms or 

let our government make all the decisions for us. 

Just remember the many that have died 

for our freedoms, the many that have died 

to keep this country intact. 

What would they want us to do with our country? 

What did they die for if not for freedom and liberty? 

Inspired by: "The stories and sacrifices typical of those who risked everything to sign the Declaration of Independence. These men were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged:" "For the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of the Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." ----

nhccs.org/Destiny.html 

© Oct '23, Maylynn Hughes --political • country • patriotism • our-history 

We just need to convince people it's past time to get up, stand up, and speak up or they will be shut up, for good.