I have been watching the forum over the past few days and keeping touch on the discussions that have been posted. First and foremost the one thing that we have to make sure we always keep in front of ourselves at all cost is that we are all Americans, brothers and sisters in this country together... Above all, Republican, Democrat, Conservative or Liberal I think we can all say that we want great things for our country. I deep down in my heart believe that even those people that I don't agree with want what is best for the country, I don't think that the democrats or republicans are out to destroy the country.
There is no doubt that our country is in some tough times, we are at a point where special interest groups are being formed and there are more stereo types being thrown around that it get's confusing on even what group you want to be a part of. Let's face it, there is the 1% which I'm pretty sure that I don't qualify for, the 99% that is protesting, but hey how can I be part of the 99% if I don't agree with everything, no one asked me what I thought. Who's speaking for me again?
We have seen a similiar problem in congress recently with democrats and republicans just digging in no matter what. There are things that I agree with the democrats and things that I agree with the republicans. I tend to have more of the same thoughts as the GOP so I am a registered Republican. Where the system has failed is that our leaders are voting the party line and not what is best for our country. Now I think what we are seeing are those groups that I mentioned before that are now doing the same thing and diggin in at all cost, no matter who it hurts and who it affects.
While I don't disagree with some of the things that the Wall Street Protestors have to say but I completely disagree with how they are trying to get the point across. However they are still my brothers and sisters...
I didn't agree with the bailouts of the large companies and I made that public, but it happenned, the best we can do is to learn and do better next time. I do think that there was a time and still might be a place for Unions, I agree with some of the things that the unions stand for, but I do think they have become the bullies and are abusing the power. No matter what though, they are still my brothers and sisters.
You can absolutely classify me as a Evangelical Christian, I do believe in the father, the son and the holy spirit. I believe that the bible is the inspired word of God. I do my best to live by what I learn as I study the bible and pray. I think that there is a group of people out there that call themselves Christians but have forgotten how to Love their neighbor and pray for our enemies. I teach a Sunday school class at my church each week, one thing I try to get across to them is that we should love the sinner and hate the sin. This doesn't mean that we should walk around hating people, calling them out, instead I try to live a good life with my faith in Christ and just spread the word. I can't save myself so why would I think that I could save anyone else, the only thing I can do is to spread the gospel as my God commanded me. I told you all of this because I am nothing like the Westboro Baptist that protest funerals of our children and fallen soldiers. If you choose to not be a believer that is okay, the good news is that in this country you have all the choices you want. I don't walk around and smack people with a bible, I know there are some that do but please don't catagorise all Christians in the same bucket.
How do we fix it? First we have to come to a conclusion that our country comes first, meaning that a squabble with my country men isn't worth it if the end goal doesn't bring positive fruits for our American citizens. We have to decide if we are going to be a country of people that sacrifice for greater good or for self gain. We have to change the culture before we can change anything else. If we could get everyone on the mindset to think of their actions and how that impacts the country we would be much better off.
For those people that don't want to get a job, what impact is that having on the country... Stand up and go to work, plenty of jobs out there, maybe not the one you wanted but at least it's bringing in a check. You don't like the job you have, find a way to work your way up...... Go to school, use the Internet there are a millions ways to get better and make something of yourself. To those companies that are making billions, start paying taxes, what is the best for America? To those that are marching in the streets spending millions of dollars in local government dollars, what is the best for America? For every dollar it takes to police or clean up your mess some other program is losing money.... What is best for America?
For me, I will continue to pay my taxes, vote using the freedom that I was offered, speak out respectfully to others and try to win them over. At all cost I will remember that there are many different backgrounds and beliefs but only one America... I will not make accusations to those I disagree with but will offer another perspective for others to consider.
If you want to know what I think I would love to tell you in detail, if you want to tell me what you believe I would love to hear, just don't call me a Nazi or a Westboro follower just because I haven't been able to get my ideas across. I will do my best not to speak out of turn if you will do the same, as we are all American's, now let's start acting like it....
captain...
There is no doubt that our country is in some tough times, we are at a point where special interest groups are being formed and there are more stereo types being thrown around that it get's confusing on even what group you want to be a part of. Let's face it, there is the 1% which I'm pretty sure that I don't qualify for, the 99% that is protesting, but hey how can I be part of the 99% if I don't agree with everything, no one asked me what I thought. Who's speaking for me again?
We have seen a similiar problem in congress recently with democrats and republicans just digging in no matter what. There are things that I agree with the democrats and things that I agree with the republicans. I tend to have more of the same thoughts as the GOP so I am a registered Republican. Where the system has failed is that our leaders are voting the party line and not what is best for our country. Now I think what we are seeing are those groups that I mentioned before that are now doing the same thing and diggin in at all cost, no matter who it hurts and who it affects.
While I don't disagree with some of the things that the Wall Street Protestors have to say but I completely disagree with how they are trying to get the point across. However they are still my brothers and sisters...
I didn't agree with the bailouts of the large companies and I made that public, but it happenned, the best we can do is to learn and do better next time. I do think that there was a time and still might be a place for Unions, I agree with some of the things that the unions stand for, but I do think they have become the bullies and are abusing the power. No matter what though, they are still my brothers and sisters.
You can absolutely classify me as a Evangelical Christian, I do believe in the father, the son and the holy spirit. I believe that the bible is the inspired word of God. I do my best to live by what I learn as I study the bible and pray. I think that there is a group of people out there that call themselves Christians but have forgotten how to Love their neighbor and pray for our enemies. I teach a Sunday school class at my church each week, one thing I try to get across to them is that we should love the sinner and hate the sin. This doesn't mean that we should walk around hating people, calling them out, instead I try to live a good life with my faith in Christ and just spread the word. I can't save myself so why would I think that I could save anyone else, the only thing I can do is to spread the gospel as my God commanded me. I told you all of this because I am nothing like the Westboro Baptist that protest funerals of our children and fallen soldiers. If you choose to not be a believer that is okay, the good news is that in this country you have all the choices you want. I don't walk around and smack people with a bible, I know there are some that do but please don't catagorise all Christians in the same bucket.
How do we fix it? First we have to come to a conclusion that our country comes first, meaning that a squabble with my country men isn't worth it if the end goal doesn't bring positive fruits for our American citizens. We have to decide if we are going to be a country of people that sacrifice for greater good or for self gain. We have to change the culture before we can change anything else. If we could get everyone on the mindset to think of their actions and how that impacts the country we would be much better off.
For those people that don't want to get a job, what impact is that having on the country... Stand up and go to work, plenty of jobs out there, maybe not the one you wanted but at least it's bringing in a check. You don't like the job you have, find a way to work your way up...... Go to school, use the Internet there are a millions ways to get better and make something of yourself. To those companies that are making billions, start paying taxes, what is the best for America? To those that are marching in the streets spending millions of dollars in local government dollars, what is the best for America? For every dollar it takes to police or clean up your mess some other program is losing money.... What is best for America?
For me, I will continue to pay my taxes, vote using the freedom that I was offered, speak out respectfully to others and try to win them over. At all cost I will remember that there are many different backgrounds and beliefs but only one America... I will not make accusations to those I disagree with but will offer another perspective for others to consider.
If you want to know what I think I would love to tell you in detail, if you want to tell me what you believe I would love to hear, just don't call me a Nazi or a Westboro follower just because I haven't been able to get my ideas across. I will do my best not to speak out of turn if you will do the same, as we are all American's, now let's start acting like it....
captain...