“THE ANSWERS”

Where do we find the answers to today’s complex political and social problems? Well unfortunately there is no quick all in one cure. I believe though that the solution has to at least begin at the lowest level of government….the people. We have to empower ourselves to effect a positive change for America. By that I mean that we need to be aware of the problems that undermine the fabric of our country and try to correct what we can ourselves. Things like raising our children with the proper morals, beliefs, and values and by applying those same values to ourselves. We need to make common sense choices in our lives. By being involved in positive community based organizations and involving our children in them as well. By only supporting political candidates whose values closely resemble the ones we hold dear. And by speaking out when needed against what we know is destroying America. Let you congressman or senator know how you feel and urge others to do so as well. After all they are supposed to work for us and we should hold them to it.

So what problems undermine the fabric of our nation? Once again we use common sense. I’ve always felt that god gave everyone a strong sense of right and wrong. Deep inside each one of us we all know that “sense” but sometimes it gets covered up, forgotten, or rooted out if never taught or reiterated to us when we are at an early age. I think that sense of right and wrong is what I call and see as common sense. So using common sense it’s easy to see where the problems that plague our society manifest themselves. If you search your own conscience I think you’ll agree. By at least in my opinion, no coincidence, the same problems that drag our nation under are the same evils that the religions teach us are wrong or sins if you will. Willing acts of murder, adultery, thievery, untruthfulness, greed, and so on. It goes much deeper than that though as those same wrongs seem always to be accompanied by acts of immorality and values of a low standard. Maybe this is true evil or maybe not. I believe it more likely to be the result of pure ignorance in most, but not all, cases. In other words the sense of right and wrong was never motivated in these individuals to begin with or it has escaped them due to constant interaction with others that have lost that sense as well. Understand? So using this as a basis and saying someone has no common sense is like saying they are lost to what is right and wrong. Doesn’t it seem to reason that the people you’ve always said have no common sense are the ones that seem to always have some type of moral dilemma in they’re lives. Perhaps they’ve lost that sense of right and wrong or like many people I think they simply choose to ignore it or refuse to use what they are given from the beginning by god. You might be asking where I’m going with all of this. What I am trying to get across here is that we all need to awaken that common sense we all posses. Only then will we truly be able to begin changing things at our own level.

What about the role of government? Well if you are not concerned about this one you should be. The government is becoming more and more intrusive into all our lives and this trend continues to grow. The argument can be made that it is unconstitutional in many cases but nevertheless it is happening and more than we wish. It is difficult in this age. You’ll agree that many people find it difficult to even discipline they’re child without fear of reprisal from an outside entity such as social services or the authorities. The kids are even taught in school in some institutions that simple spankings are abuse. Please don’t get me wrong, in some cases this is warranted when actual abuse has occurred and I certainly agree with intervention in these cases. However, the case where little Johnny talks back to dad and gets his little butt popped is hardly abuse. Time out seems to be the universal rule now and if it works then why not. But it does seem that there comes a time when spare the rod and spoil the child certainly holds true and needs to be exercised. Many liberals would beg to differ with me to be sure. But to be honest who cares whether they differ or not it’s not they’re child. The fact remains that without discipline your child will run over you like a freight train in the fog and it can’t be allowed if you want to instill proper values. In this day of activist judges I guess there are exceptions but I would bet that few judges would ever take your child and put you in jail for a simple spanking. So I say quit being so paranoid and if you’ve tried it all and they end up needing a little pop then give them one. This is just one example and we all know of many others where government intrudes into our lives and makes things difficult. From the constant regurgitation of political correctness to increasing taxes on everything we buy. Once again, and I can’t stress this enough. Let your state and federal representatives know how you feel. And don’t be afraid to let them know that if they can’t support bills that favor your values then you’ll simply vote for someone who can and you’ll encourage others to do the same. After all they aren’t mandated a lifetime stay in office. They need and want your vote and this will open they’re eyes. It’s easy to find your representatives email or office addresses by simply doing an Internet search for your states website.

Well I think I could go forever on the role that government plays in our lives. But I guess the child rearing subject got me going here. For now I’ll just think on it a while and gather my thoughts to address that some more. It doesn't seem like government and common sense should fit into the same sentence sometimes. It seems that way alot actually but there are good things that come from government as well. And even if they are few and far between there are some good politicians. But there is not near enough of either. We the People need to change this.

Well I have to go for now so remember, USE COMMON SENSE AMERICA!

Thanks for dropping by,
Keith H.