I can't help but think of my ancestors at this time. My ancestors came to this country in the 1600's and have fought in every war and conflict this country has had. They fought the British to keep Britain from controlling their lives. They fought and died for their freedoms and the freedoms of future generations.
They had hard lives. They never would have dreamed that we would have all the comforts that we have. I believe that they would be proud that they helped us achieve the success and the comforts we have today. I also believe they would be very disappointed in what we have allowed our country to get into the shape it is in today.
How did we get here? We got here by allowing our government to have the control that they have today. To put it bluntly, we got lazy. We have not paid attention to what has happened for decades. Now we see our freedoms slipping away and some people are fighting for our freedoms and for the freedoms of future generations.
My ancestors didn't have the government to rely on, nor did they want the help of our government. They had pride in being able to provide, even though it was difficult, for their families. Why don't we have pride in taking care of ourselves? Why do we expect the government to take care of us? Our Constitution was not designed for our government to take care of us, but, made it possible for us to take care of ourselves.
We need to step back and see what is important to us. Do we want to be able to rely on ourselves, or do we want to depend on our government? Do we want to be able to take care of our own futures, or do we want our government taking care of our future?
As I have watched the debates and listened to the news, it has become very apparent to me that the government isn't capable of taking care of itself, much less us. If they "tax the rich" what would that mean? Let's look at this for a moment. The "rich" would have less money to invest in their businesses, which would mean less employment and higher prices. The "rich" have worked hard for "their" money, why shouldn't they keep it. After all, they do provide jobs. Why are we jealous of the "rich"? Could it be, that they made it and we didn't? We all have the same possibilities they had to make our own money and keep what we earn. Why shouldn't the rich? They do provide jobs and they contribute to good causes.
I have no intention on letting the government take care of me or my family. We are preparing for the worst, but, hoping for the best. If prices go up and taxes increases, then we are prepared for it. If money gets too tight and we can't afford certain things, we will be able to keep our home and food on the table. Are you?
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