I Dare You (part 2)
June 21st, 2006 . by CaryI should have included this in yesterday’s post. I appreciate the feedback I have gotten so far – thank you TL and sues – but really, there is a second part to this Dare.
When the authority figures get their collective acts together, then We The People need to do our part. We need to be involved in our community, our family, our government. It may be written as by the people, for the people, but the power has rested in the hands of the elite few for so long that the average Joe forgets that he, too, can be elected to an office. So, what’s keeping you from running for an office?
OK, maybe not a political track for you. How involved are you in your community? Do you live in an HOA? Are you attending every meeting? Have you served on the board? What about your kid’s school? Have you witnessed a PTA/PTO meeting? Are you involved in your children’s activities? Not just as cheerleader/taxi driver, but INVOLVED? Do you belong to a church? I don’t mean attend, I mean BELONG? Have you committed your resources to the church of your choice? Do you volunteer in your church? Has your library seen you as other than a patron? They need help, too – what about the hospice in your community? Meals on Wheels?
I guess what I’m trying to say is, this is a two way street – you need to be involved, so your government knows that they need to do their part.
Thanks for listening, and stay safe. God bless you all.
We do most of our volunteering at our children’s schools. Catholic schools need all the help they can get just to stay open.
We also help keep everyone honest during elections.
Everyone can do something.
You are right on all three points, cube.
Another good one Cary.
My Mom pulled out an old letter of mine from when I was in Junior High (back when that’s what we all called it). I had written a letter to our Governor asking for support in our Bike-a-thon for our school.
I received a form letter of dismissal from his office. I promptly wrote back and gave them a few choice words!!
Needless to say, I’ve been ‘speaking up’ for as long as I can remember. The words that always get me into trouble are, “Someone’s gotta do it”.
I don’t want to reveal too much since both my brother and I like like to remain somewhat anonymous here, but when he was in Iraq, I was instrumental in getting them some really big help over there.
I emailed the President, Vice President, Powell, Rumsfeld, both of our Senators, and then I called every news channel.
Ever since then my motto’s been… If I can do what I did in Iraq, I can do anything!
Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam…
You are correct, sues – if you don’t get involved, it won’t get done. Period.
Thank you for your involvement.
Good post Cary – I’ve decided to do a bit more of proselytizing for Jesus and our troops.
No better or more noble cause, prying1.