Money Talks & It's Not Going Away Any Time Soon...

Distinguished readers,

Yet again we find ourselves at the same place yet again, its time to argue and wrangle over the federal budget. Regardless of what side of the isle you stand or don't, this is a important issue. We are once again deluged with messages of fear-mongering by both political parties. This is when we must be critical thinkers and be able do our own research and make decisions based upon those rational facts we find.

I am by far not the most politically active within my circle of friends yet I understand all too well its impact upon our daily lives. Both sides of the congressional isles wants to cut spending on the other party's constituent programs or simply items as defense spending or social security depending upon orientation of view. Yet there is a 3rd group those whom are fed up with the partisan bickering and brazen behavior that our lawmakers demonstrate all to well by acting with the maturity of toddlers in a sand box.

I know of people whom without some form of governmental assistance would be homeless and starving. Yet we all know from our experiences in the real world that we cannot spend excessively without consequences. Screaming about how the poor are over paid in this country or that the rich get too many breaks is frankly tiresome and detracts from the real issues. Will there have to be a spending reduction of some sort or fashion likely so but that doesn't mean we throw anyone to the wolves just yet.

So yet again I implore you all, to read as much information on these proposals. DO NOT buy into the fear-mongering of interest groups or political parties. Be vocal, call, write, email all your congressional representation. But remember in the end we must find a middle path and balance within ourselves. Our first words in our constitution is "WE THE PEOPLE" not corporations, political interest groups, and for god's sake certainly not money are the arbiters of our own government.

Yet we mostly remain content to be sheep waiting to be led to the next patch of grass. This cannot be permitted any longer, our Federal Republican form of government requires an educated, informed, and active citizenry. YOU get the leadership you DON'T demand and hold ACCOUNTABLE.

Yet we are a people that believes that while the majority rules, we will never permit the persecution or harm of a minority either through legal or illegal actions leveled at that minority. To permit that is to accept tyranny and that is not who we are as a free people. I hope that my words spur you to some action to research both sides of these issues. To find the facts and even if they contradict your personal views make a decision upon those facts.

We are one out of many and in that is our greatest strength. No force on earth can touch that strength. Let us set about shaping the rebirth and new growth of freedom; with malice towards none and charity for all (Lincon, 1863, Gettysburg address)

Sincerely,

Jared Royka