2 years ago
“Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better…”
America is losing its manhood. Not in a battle-of-the-sexes scenario, but this nation is losing the grit which made it great. Embroiled in political correctness and “everybody is a winner” fever, our society is consequently breeding mediocrity.
It may be true that all men were created equal, but that’s where the similarities end. After we factor in the intrinsic value of human existence, we must begin to classify people. Individuals have strengths, they have weaknesses, and this is a good thing. Early in the growing process, there is every growing need to find communalities between
2 years ago
The government wasn’t designed to help you.
03 November 2009. I threw on a suit and was off to the polls to vote in the midterm elections. My father always dressed up to vote and so I follow in the tradition. There is something special about election Tuesday. It could be the trees changing colors or the cool fall breeze. It might be the adrenaline rush of patriotism that rushes through my veins. I am fulfilling my civic obligation to this great nation, and amongst the growing apathetic masses, I am distinguished. Voting has always been a serious issue for me because people sacrificed their lives (and are continually doing so) that I might have this right. It is my tribute to them. To not do so would dishonor their memory.
The previous election prior to this Tuesday was the historic election of Barack Obama. It was quite the spectacle seeing so many people out to vote. I waited nearly 20 minutes to vote, which in the small suburban town in which I reside was quite a significant amount of time. Fast-forward back to this fall’s midterms. Walking into the polling center, passed the placards in the lobby, much to my chagrin, there was only one other voter present. With a wry smile, I greeted the attendant and jokingly asked if it had been a slow day. She replied, “this has been our biggest rush.” Those words have resonated with me since then.
I couldn’t understand why such fervent consideration and participation was put into the voting process of a presidential election, yet such lackluster effort….
