Progressivism's False Wealth Redistribution Utopia

Everyone knows that oil and water do not mix. I submit that freedom and tyranny do not mix either. There are a growing number of people in America who have come to the realization that they can vote their neighbors money out of his or her pockets and into their own. This is something that our founders warned would one day happen. It will be the downfall of our Republic because once people understand that they can live off of the labor of others, they will do so and those who work will be fewer and fewer in number until the whole scheme collapses under the weight of the burden.

We therefore have before us a choice to make—do we reverse course and strengthen that which has made America strong or do we continue down our present path and snuff out the last vestige of what America was meant to be; a place where everyone had an equal opportunity to pursue happiness and the rights to your property were protected by our constitution. This is not an easy choice once you get into the details because there are many people who have fallen for the premise that they are actually entitled to the fruits of the labor of others. They do not see why they should work when it pays more to stay at home. They cannot see that they will in fact be the down fall of the freest country this world has ever known; because, the way of life that they have grown comfortable with is unsustainable. It seems that neither side is willing to tell the truth nor if they did would anyone listen. We are on a collision course with reality and we will not be victorious. There is no army on this earth that can defeat us—that is something that we are doing to ourselves.

Fault for this predicament lies squarely at the feet of the voters, there is no one else to blame. It is the voters who elected these misguided Progressives who are in power and mistakenly believe that the most humane thing to do is to just redistribute the wealth of “those evil rich people” and give it to the poor—all the while ignoring the deleterious affects of such actions not only on the person from whom the wealth was taken but also on the recipient of said wealth. It remains to be seen whether or not they have learned their lesson and will do their homework before stepping into the voting booth this time. Do they still love freedom enough to vote for people who will defend and protect our constitution or are they so dependent upon government entitlements that they see no other way to survive than to keep voting for people who will redistribute other people's wealth into their pockets? The next election is more than a normal presidential election cycle; I believe this will be a referendum on whether or not Americans still yearn to be free and are still willing to sacrifice for that ideal because just as freedom and tyranny cannot coexist, neither can freedom and entitlements.

More than Just a Piece of Cloth

Old Glory fluttering in the wind gives all Americans hope. It is not for the tangible fabric of which it is made; it’s more than just a piece of cloth. Our red, white, and blue flag is an emblem that represents ideals upon which our country was founded, ideals for which many have pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to protect. Never before in the history of this tired old world has there been a place founded upon the idea that our right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness was divinely given and that man could not give them and could not take them away. Never before was there a place where the lowly and meek had a chance to climb to the mountain tops of society if only they applied themselves and were willing to work diligently. This country that we call home was built upon the hopes, dreams, and determination of our forefathers.

On the occasion of Armed Forces Day and with an eye to the upcoming Memorial Day, I want to send out a heartfelt thank you to all who have served and who now serve under our flag to protect the ideals for which it stands. Thank you for protecting our country so that we can be free to live our lives, enjoy our liberties, and to pursue happiness; because, without the sacrifices that you so selflessly make this would be impossible to do.

After 9/11 Americans from coast to coast put up flags. They understood that we were under attack and came together to protect our country. There was however an underbelly that was neglected while we were so concerned about dangers from abroad. Americans at home forgot to ensure that the home front was protected as well from enemies from within. Each and every one of us has a solemn responsibility to stay informed about the conduct of our elected officials. Holding them accountable when they fail to uphold the oath to protect and defend our constitution is our duty if we intend to bequeath to our posterity a country as free as the one which we were handed. The wolves in sheep’s clothing are doing their utmost to relinquish us of our freedom and liberty, it is up to us to change that and reverse the damage that they have done.

That piece of cloth evokes feelings of love for our country and an appreciation for the sacrifices of all who have given so much so that we can be free. It is red for the valor, white for purity, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. It’s more than just a piece of cloth; it is a symbol of what makes America exceptional.

Reflections on Freedom this Mother's Day

Before a woman becomes a mother she has high hopes and dreams for the future of her child yet unborn. Hopes not just for tomorrow, but also extending far into the future when her child would reach adulthood; however, with the first cry of that baby, more immediate concerns like the next bottle to be filled or the next diaper change are more pressing in her mind. The busyness of childrearing takes the place of watchfulness of the trends in world events; but, once the child grows into adulthood it becomes clearer just exactly what kind of world she has bequeathed to her child. For moms around our country this has become a source of worry because our government seems to have been infiltrated by Progressives, Socialists, and Marxists while we were busy putting a roof over our kids’ heads.

Perhaps the job of reawakening the spirit of freedom and liberty falls upon the shoulders of the generation that is old enough to remember what freedom and liberty feels like and still young enough to do something about it. Our children were indoctrinated by our schools while we were busy working. They haven’t been taught to hold dear to the American ideals that made this country great. It is imperative that they be taught just what exactly is slipping through their fingers. They need to understand why our founding fathers vowed their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to secure freedom for our budding nation and why we too must renew with vigor the fight for freedom because once freedom is lost it is rarely if ever recovered. Freedom is the rare exception rather than the rule in the history of our world. It is a treasure that we must protect with every fiber of our being.

It is with great hopefulness that the new mothers of today are braving the current uncertainties with an eye for making tomorrow better for their children. It is up to us to work hard to ensure that our grandchildren will have a free and prosperous country to grow up in. We must take it upon ourselves to teach them the virtues of Free Enterprise and Capitalism and that entitlement handouts only serve to enslave them. We must endow them with the knowledge of the inseparable link between our love for God and the desire to live a good and faithful life that includes abiding by the laws and caring for our fellow man through charitable works and through our churches. These are things that used to be ingrained in us by our families, churches, and schools, unfortunately for many that no longer holds true. We must nourish the love of God and country in our youth so that when it is time for them to take the reins, they will be ready to drive our country in the right direction for their children and grandchildren.