Until recent times I had never been very involved in politics, I didn’t have much of an opinion to offer, nor did I really care. I felt, as most Americans do, that my voice didn’t or wouldn’t matter. In my daily travels I engage Americans of all racial, cultural, religious, and financial backgrounds. Through our interaction I have become aware of just how lost and powerless most feel. I recognized that most Americans feel they have no voice or don’t understand how to express it. It too is sad in part because, in school, we were taught of the voice that we are all entitled, we were taught how to utilize it, we were taught of its value in creating change, and in the control of power. We have just forgotten.
Around two years ago I was reading a political article and there written before me, I realized, were the three most powerful words written in American History. As I read these three words and felt an awakening. These three words hold more than one can imagine. They offer us a forgotten power. Within them is held the entitlement of our voice. They provide us the opportunity, if utilized, to regain and maintain control of our nation. They allow us to cast out corruption. Those that came before us understood their meaning, the magic that could be found within, and the power that these three words possess. They honored these words so dearly that they were willing to lay down their lives in their defense.
“We the People”
The words “We the People” give us a voice. They put us first in the chain of power. They afford us the right to take action and bring about change. Yet, they do not come without a price nor does anything worth holding dear. The price to make use of these three great words is your willingness to do so.
These three words entitle us the right to write our leaders and voice our opinions. Folks I don’t mean write a letter and consider it done, I mean hound them with hundreds. These three words give us the ability to shout out from the steps of city hall to those of our nation’s capital. They empower us to be part of the growth and development our communities. To become involved with issues within our city and state governments and be a part of governmental meetings. If we are willing to pay the price of our personal time and energy these three words will empower us to make a change, even on Capitol Hill.
Our forefathers took great pride in the words “We the People” and put forth the effort to assure that they remained in place that we may understand their meaning and enjoy the liberties contained within. Now the torch has passed and before it is too late we must embrace the power, understand the true meaning, put forth the energy and effort, make use of, honor, and protect all that is granted to us through the words “We the People”. It is our obligation to assure the truths, value, and power held by these three words are protected for generations to come.
Around two years ago I was reading a political article and there written before me, I realized, were the three most powerful words written in American History. As I read these three words and felt an awakening. These three words hold more than one can imagine. They offer us a forgotten power. Within them is held the entitlement of our voice. They provide us the opportunity, if utilized, to regain and maintain control of our nation. They allow us to cast out corruption. Those that came before us understood their meaning, the magic that could be found within, and the power that these three words possess. They honored these words so dearly that they were willing to lay down their lives in their defense.
“We the People”
The words “We the People” give us a voice. They put us first in the chain of power. They afford us the right to take action and bring about change. Yet, they do not come without a price nor does anything worth holding dear. The price to make use of these three great words is your willingness to do so.
These three words entitle us the right to write our leaders and voice our opinions. Folks I don’t mean write a letter and consider it done, I mean hound them with hundreds. These three words give us the ability to shout out from the steps of city hall to those of our nation’s capital. They empower us to be part of the growth and development our communities. To become involved with issues within our city and state governments and be a part of governmental meetings. If we are willing to pay the price of our personal time and energy these three words will empower us to make a change, even on Capitol Hill.
Our forefathers took great pride in the words “We the People” and put forth the effort to assure that they remained in place that we may understand their meaning and enjoy the liberties contained within. Now the torch has passed and before it is too late we must embrace the power, understand the true meaning, put forth the energy and effort, make use of, honor, and protect all that is granted to us through the words “We the People”. It is our obligation to assure the truths, value, and power held by these three words are protected for generations to come.