Thursday, July 3, 2008

God Bless the U.S.A.

Tomorrow, many of us will be attending cookouts and enjoying the fellowship of family and friends. Firework displays will light up the night sky as we celebrate the birth of our nation.

This year marks a crossroads for our country. Each of us has a say in the direction it will take. Noah Webster, the father of public education in America, had this to say in his History of the United States (1832):<

"When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers, let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty.;

"If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made not for the public good so much as for the selfish or local purposes;

"Corrupt or incompetent men will be appointed to execute the laws; the public revenues will be squandered on unworthy men; and the rights of the citizens will be violated or disregarded.

"If a republican government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws.

"Corruption of morals is rapid enough in any country without a bounty from government. And...the Chief Magistrate of the United States should be the last man to accelerate its progress."

Note: The word, "republican," does not refer to the political party. Our nation was founded as a republic.

Make it a priority this year. Vote for those who will uphold our Constitution and protect our nation.

Have a Happy 4th!

2 comments:

Christinewjc said...

Great post Susan!

Our Forefathers words were filled with wisdom from the Lord!

Have a great holiday!

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Christine -

Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words.

Our Forefathers had much to say to future generations of Americans. I believe their advice is important for us today.

Enjoy your 4th. We're headed for a cookout this afternoon.

Blessings,
Susan :)