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The High Cost of Indifference

We have inherited something of great value — a democratic republic with freedom and rights guaranteed by our Constitution under the rule of law.We are citizens of this country with both the privileges granted thereunder but also the responsibility to protect and preserve unto the generations to follow.

Paul, the Apostle, provides an interesting look at the power of citizenship:
Paul the Roman Citizen (Acts 22:22-29)

23As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, 24the commander ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and questioned in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this. 25As they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn't even been found guilty?"

26When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. "What are you going to do?" he asked. "This man is a Roman citizen." 29Those who were about to question him withdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains.

As American citizens we have what the lawyers call “standing”. The rights granted under the Bill of Rights are ours automatically — something we were born with. But an inheritance — like a reputation, or a good family name, or the wealth built by hard work, thrift, and wise choices — can be squandered by irresponsible children too immature and lacking in character to appreciate the gift they were given at birth.
Are we citizens who appreciate and protect and preserve our inheritance, or immature children? Are we always going to be “too busy” and pre-occupied with our personal lives to participate in our nation’s business and demand good government, sound fiscal policies, and enforce the checks and balances our Founder’s so brilliantly devised?

It is said in a democracy, you get the government you deserve.

The Upcoming Virginia Election

Most of you receiving this reside in Virginia, but many do not. Either way, I challenge you with the following questions:

1. Did you know there is an election?
2. Do you know what offices are being contested and who are the candidates?
3. Do you plan to vote?

As law abiding citizens, desirous of living in a good and decent society, we only have so many ways to appropriately express our opinions and exert our will.

    •    Voting
    •    Peaceful Assembly
    •    Petitions
    •    Communications to office holders
    •    Word of mouth to friends and neighbors
    •    Prayer

How many of the above have you exercised lately?

We spend so much time earning a living, seeing to our families’ needs, raising our children, and having fun – we assume “good ol’ America” will always be there.

What are you going to do about protecting and preserving your inheritance as an American? Leave it to others and hope for the best? Or become a knowledgeable and involved citizen?

By Albert Strong | 10/14/09 @ 7:05am | | Filed under: Citizen Reform in Action

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The High Cost of Indifference We have inherited something of great value — a democratic republic with freedom and rights guaranteed by our Constitution under the rule of law.We are citizens of this country with both the privileges granted thereunder but also the responsibility to protect and preserve unto the generations to follow. Paul, the Apostle, provides an interesting look at the power of citizenship: Paul the Roman Citizen (Acts 22:22-29) 23As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, 24the commander ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and questioned in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this. 25As they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn't even been found guilty?" 26When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. "What are you going to do?" he asked. "This man is a Roman citizen." 29Those who were about to question him withdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains. As American citizens we have what the lawyers call “standing”. The rights granted under the Bill of Rights are ours automatically — something we were born with. But an inheritance — like a reputation, or a good family name, or the wealth built by hard work, thrift, and wise choices — can be squandered by irresponsible children too immature and lacking in character to appreciate the gift they were given at birth. Are we citizens who appreciate and protect and preserve our inheritance, or immature children? Are we always going to be “too busy” and pre-occupied with our personal lives to participate in our nation’s business and demand good government, sound fiscal policies, and enforce the checks and balances our Founder’s so brilliantly devised? It is said in a democracy, you get the government you deserve. The Upcoming Virginia Election Most of you receiving this reside in Virginia, but many do not. Either way, I challenge you with the following questions: 1. Did you know there is an election? 2. Do you know what offices are being contested and who are the candidates? 3. Do you plan to vote? As law abiding citizens, desirous of living in a good and decent society, we only have so many ways to appropriately express our opinions and exert our will. • Voting • Peaceful Assembly • Petitions • Communications to office holders • Word of mouth to friends and neighbors • Prayer How many of the above have you exercised lately? We spend so much time earning a living, seeing to our families’ needs, raising our children, and having fun – we assume “good ol’ America” will always be there. What are you going to do about protecting and preserving your inheritance as an American? Leave it to others and hope for the best? Or become a knowledgeable and involved citizen? By Albert Strong \| 10/14/09 @ 7:05am \| \| Filed under: Citizen Reform in Action No Comments » No comments yet. RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URL Leave a comment Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website		Blogroll American Majority American Thinker Center for Individual Freedom Citizens for Community Values Fire Help Save Virginia Movieguide.org Numbers USA Phil Cooke State Legislators for Legal Immigration The American Civil Rights Union Virginia Christian Alliance Categories: Citizen Reform in Action First Amendment Fiscal Outrage Illegal Immigration Pop Culture Radical Islam Archives: October 2009 July 2009 February 2008 January 2008 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 It is said that when Ben Franklin emerged from Independance Hall after helping hammer out the new goverment, a woman asked him what type of government had been agreed to. Franklin replied: "Ma'am, you have a republic, if you can keep it."

The High Cost of Indifference

By Albert Strong | 10/14/09 @ 7:05am | | Filed under: Citizen Reform in Action

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