When I was a child our family gatherings were opportunities for family discussions and vigorous debates. After a family noon day meal,shared in close family unity, the conversation would turn from family orientation and family topics of mutual interest to politics and issues of the day. These discussions would be healthy, heated and varied. My older brothers and sisters disagreed on many issues not only among themselves but with my father, whose political positions were strong and well known to family, friends and enemies alike. The debates were lively. Though these discussions would not see the “light of day” in the halls of Congress or in any arena of decision making consequence, it helped everyone formulate their position, reaffirm or question his or her own belief and prepared them for the decisions that they would make at the ballot box. Most of all, we learned to respect that differences of opinion provides the roots to the freedoms that makes our country special. We learned at a young age to question, analyze and by doing so, we learned to make decisions based on merit as we saw it.
I am shocked that the Democratic left and the news media cannot and does not encourage this kind of expression of ideas. Oh, they might say that they certainly encourage family debate -- but what about public debate with their elected officials? That anyone should think that one man or one parties proposed solution should be above analysis and disagreement is beyond my comprehension. Yet that seems to me to be the message forthcoming from our President and his Administration. Although I am very concerned about the socialization of America that seems to be the intent of many of the ideas coming from the current administration, I am more afraid of the failure to accept debate as a necessary American reaction to political ideas. Further, the seeming lack of appreciation by the news media for the simple thought process of our citizens who disagree with the President and the administration is to me simply traumatic. Where is the basic root expression that our journalists and news media are supposed to research and dispense?
What has happened to our country when the President of the United States condemns disagreement and wants to stifle debate? When the President himself attacks a news media that dares express debate about current events, should we not be up in arms? I am shocked that every newsperson in our country is not concerned and condemning the President and his political cronies. Few are doing so and those who do, are condemned by Pelosi, Reed, Obama and their Democratic comrades who were elected to serve the citizens of our great country.
America – it is time we all woke up and recognized that the change that you thought you were getting is not change at all, it is a war on our American principles and the American dream. My mother, father and siblings have all passed away. They were life long Democrats and they surely must be turning over in their grave as the very spirit of our country has turned from one of individual responsibility to unearned dependence”. The party in whom my family placed their loyalty now empowers dependence on the Government and the principles and values that I learned at those family gatherings so long ago, are no longer applicable. I think that they, as religious, dedicated believers, would also be disappointed to know that their faith is under attack as well.
We need to wake up!!! We need to make our voices heard!!! And we need to just say NO to Obama’s plan to further burden us with his plan for a socialized America. And – in case you are wondering – I am not beholden to any lobbyist, insurance company or political party in any way. I am just a freedom loving American citizen who is scared for the plight of my country.
I am shocked that the Democratic left and the news media cannot and does not encourage this kind of expression of ideas. Oh, they might say that they certainly encourage family debate -- but what about public debate with their elected officials? That anyone should think that one man or one parties proposed solution should be above analysis and disagreement is beyond my comprehension. Yet that seems to me to be the message forthcoming from our President and his Administration. Although I am very concerned about the socialization of America that seems to be the intent of many of the ideas coming from the current administration, I am more afraid of the failure to accept debate as a necessary American reaction to political ideas. Further, the seeming lack of appreciation by the news media for the simple thought process of our citizens who disagree with the President and the administration is to me simply traumatic. Where is the basic root expression that our journalists and news media are supposed to research and dispense?
What has happened to our country when the President of the United States condemns disagreement and wants to stifle debate? When the President himself attacks a news media that dares express debate about current events, should we not be up in arms? I am shocked that every newsperson in our country is not concerned and condemning the President and his political cronies. Few are doing so and those who do, are condemned by Pelosi, Reed, Obama and their Democratic comrades who were elected to serve the citizens of our great country.
America – it is time we all woke up and recognized that the change that you thought you were getting is not change at all, it is a war on our American principles and the American dream. My mother, father and siblings have all passed away. They were life long Democrats and they surely must be turning over in their grave as the very spirit of our country has turned from one of individual responsibility to unearned dependence”. The party in whom my family placed their loyalty now empowers dependence on the Government and the principles and values that I learned at those family gatherings so long ago, are no longer applicable. I think that they, as religious, dedicated believers, would also be disappointed to know that their faith is under attack as well.
We need to wake up!!! We need to make our voices heard!!! And we need to just say NO to Obama’s plan to further burden us with his plan for a socialized America. And – in case you are wondering – I am not beholden to any lobbyist, insurance company or political party in any way. I am just a freedom loving American citizen who is scared for the plight of my country.
