Concerned

          I am very concerned for the future of my country and of the people themselves. In the past we have had to endure numerous atrocities and some very difficult times and unfortunately, it seems that we are to continue on with what seems to have become the norm in this country with the government, as it has been, is now, and more than likely, will continue to be if we as a people do not take a stand for REAL CHANGE, not what we are continuously promised that never comes to pass. Each and every day as I look upon my children and grand-children, as I am sure most of us do, I can only wonder what they will face in the future. Will they even have a country to be proud of or even have any kind of freedom that would distinguish them as American citizens, it is a very scary thought just to think of what might or could be. Are there any really true Americans left here in this country? With a government that very rarely ever states the truth and is loaded with deceitful tactics, we need to be more alert and concerned with what they do now more than ever. There are some in the media that some of us depend on to fill us in on what is happening but, it seems that even they are afraid to state too much of the truth, fearing repercussions from the government or even their supporters. So, who can we count and depend on? One another. Each one of us have a responsibility to one another , as Americans, to stand together, hold one another up, and to help one another get up if we are knocked down. Remember 9/11?, well, when that took place we were all willing to stand strong together, unfortunately it did not last very long. We need to stand that way all of the time, no matter what. If we do not, we fail as a people. Is it any wonder how easy it is for us to be divided and how difficult it is for us to be united? We should not and cannot depend on the government to help us or to provide for us. We have to do this for one another. At a time when many of us are losing our jobs, our homes, our security for our future, the government had every opportunity to help the people but only chose to help their own interests, their friends, and campaign contributors. So much for a government of, by and for the people. We all need to relate back to our own Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and our Bill of Rights. We are now so far out of and away from what our forefathers had envisioned for us and we need to get back with the program. All of those who have labored, fought and died, and believed in fundamental civil changes did not have in mind a country that we have today. America, we the people have to get back on track or everything that our forefathers and ancestors have done could well be for nothing, and that does not leave too much for our future either.  According to the fundamental foundations of our country, we have a responsibility and a duty to one another to fix this government, which in turn, will fix this country and once again allow it to be the greatest country in the world. Take a good long look at our government and think about what you see. We are dealing with individuals in our government, not all just most of them, whom represent elitism, pretentiousness, totalitarianism, debauchery, tyranny, monarchical and anarchistic ideals, deception , and all out socialism to name a few. Because of these traits in most of our leaders, we are facing very perilous and defining times concerning the future of these United States of America. Most of the crisis that we are facing in this day and age can be remedied if our leaders will abstain from these attitudes and practices. The over-taxing of individuals, the health-care system, the hungry in this country, the homeless in this country, the lack of jobs, the division of peoples, the economic crisis, and many other issues staring us in the face. It can be done without total government take over or dependence on the government for everything. If we do not speak up now, these behaviors could prove to be very detrimental to our social make up. We can do it, we have the right and the duty to do so. We have to preserve our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuits of happiness. It does not matter what color you may be, or which god you serve or do not, which neighborhood you live in or do not, earn $100,00.00 a year or not, it just does not matter what your circumstances are, you have  a responsibility to yourself and to others to stand together and speak out. If we had leaders that would not allow their parties to keep them from doing the right things or having to do things for their contributors before the people, and probably not rich while in office, or self serving, or stock holders, or just plain out liars, then we would probably have a more effective and efficient government which would have the people, all of us and not just some, as a first priority. How can we set examples for the rest of the world if we cannot do for ourselves. I urge you to keep these things in mind in every election and maybe, just maybe, we can get back on track. Remember one other thing, if a candidate or official cannot speak plainly or tries to talk dignified, he or she is most likely lying and has no plan to do anything that he or she has said they would do. They only speak dignified to confuse you and have a way to worm out of what was said to begin with, the typical twisting of words that they are so well known for. If you ask them a question, they tell you all sorts of things that you did not ask about and still would not have answered the question that you asked. In an era of difficult economic times, the first and foremost things for the government to cut down on is the essential services needed by us. Instead of cutting out on the wasteful spending projects and even the over-bloated salaries of these so-called leaders, they go for our essentials every time, without fail. It is about time for us to rise up and say "enough". If we do not, then it will only continue to get worse. They also play the game of watch this hand and not the other one, while they pretend to lower taxes or fees on one thing, they are raising another or creating a way to get more of our money. I implore you, urge you, to read the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. When you do, you will see for yourselves that what our forefathers fought England for is happening again right now. What you have to be willing to ask yourself is, am I going to just sit back and accept this as the way it is or am I going to take a stand and fight for a better way of life for myself, my children and my grandchildren? As Superman used to say, before they changed it, Truth, Justice, and the American way. Well, what are you going to do? Accept it and hope it get's better on it's own or are you going to stand and fight for you rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
I am looking forward to making real change with all of you Americans, if you feel that it is worth it to you.
Thank You for your time and hopefully we can make it right.
                  Your fellow American,
                      Eugene Weatherford                 01/24/2009