We Have a Choice

“If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.”  Thomas Jefferson

In the United States we have an election every four years for President. That day is just a few weeks away. Every election is important and consequential, but I think this year–even more so. This year the choice is between saving our country, as it was founded on moral principles, or surrendering those principles to an administration that is determined to make our country a socialist or communist country. 

One candidate values life, the other thinks a woman has the right to kill her unborn child. One candidate wants to protect our nation with a secure border, the other welcomes any and all, whether they come legally or not. One candidate believes in free markets, with minimal government oversight. The other wants the government to control prices. One candidate recognizes our right to free speech and freely living out our beliefs, the other would insist we not do that, lest we become an oppressor or racist.

There are other differences, but these alone are sufficient to see how the worldviews differ. We have a duty to preserve our country for future generations. It is “We the People” who are responsible for this choice.  We must not give up our right to go to the polls and vote in this election or any other. 

It is worth noting a quote from a Founding Father, John Jay. 

“America belongs to ‘We the People.’ It does not belong to Congress. It doesn’t belong to special interest groups. It does not belong to the courts. It belongs to ‘We the People’ …”

 

So, as Thomas Jefferson said, we must be informed. We must know what issues are at stake and where each candidate stands before we can vote wisely. This is true for not just the Presidential candidates, but for all official leaders. I recommend going to www.ivoterguide.com to get information about the candidates for which you will be voting. 

 After the signing of the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a woman on the street, “What have you given us, sir?” Franklin responded, “A Republic, if you can keep it.”

Can we keep it? 

“When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans” (Proverbs 29:2 MSG).