Happy New Year, Let's Make it a Good One

It's here! After 366 anxious, nail biting, nerve-racking days of waiting 2009 is upon us.

Last year was great, we saw a lot of history in the making and we can expect more of the same for the new year.

I have a couple of suggestions that will turn 2009 into a memorable year; if these ideas are followed I tell you that this would be one of the most historically significant years in modern times. What are these gems of wisdom? I'm glad you asked...

First, let us decide to speak our mind. I don't mean to be rude, condescending, vulgar, disrespectful, or anything like that. Behavior of that kind only causes people to close their ears to your voice. So be polite, but let people know how you feel.

For example if you hear someone speaking out in support of something you disagree with, put your own opinion into the mix, perhaps someone will gain enlightenment from your words. You wont know unless you try.

If you see a wrong being done, do what you can to set it right; this may be simply calling 911, or speaking up and telling someone to chill out if they're out of line.

Secondly, remember to question authority. I don't mean that you should become some kind of rebel with a chip on his shoulder; if someone in authority tells you something, ask why it should be that way. This country was founded on the voice of the people counting for something, and it was done by patriots who dared to question the authority of the King of England! Look where it got us.

A government should act with a respectful fear of the people, if the government has no such fear then the door is opened for tyranny to raise his ugly head. Never assume that it could never happen to us; that is exactly when you will start to see it happen.

Lastly, take action when action is needed. The next time you see something that needs changed and you think "Gee, someone ought to do something about that," well guess what my friend; God put that thought into your head for a reason. Step up and do something to help bring about a positive resolution to the problem. That includes spreading this message to others, the more of us that act the more powerful an effect we'll have and in a shorter time.

To recap; speak your mind in a positive and polite manner, question why things are being done the way they are, and step up to do what is needed when it is needed. I guarantee you that if the majority of Americans did these things that our country would change for the better.

All right, here is the clincher. Now that you've read this I double dog dare you to to follow these steps; find one opportunity each day to do one of the three ideas. Don't worry, there will be plenty of these opportunities each day.

Stand up, speak out, be heard. This is America, let's keep it well.