ok. here's the deal. Bush threw out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals baseball game, and the crowd booed him. now i'm reading letters to the editor of the Washington Post and other papers from people who are offended and think it was unpatriotic. one guy even went so far as to say that he bets that none of the booers would have the guts to fight for our freedom and help spread democracy around the world. huh? did the rest of the world ask for it? do they really want to be like us?
isn't freedom of speech (i.e. booing the president) part of democracy? don't we live in a "free" country where we should feel safe expressing our views? if an elected official does something we don't like, it is our obligation to tell him so. it is our right and duty as American citizens to say what we think. keeping quiet is the same as condoning the behavior. don't be one of those people who likes to bitch and complaing, but doesn't do anything to change things. stop all your whining and DO SOMETHING!
write a letter to the editor of the local paper about an issue that's important to you. check the state government web site to see what bills are currently under consideration and call your state rep or senator if you see one you have an opinion about. every person is important and every voice can be heard. you can make a difference. believe me, i've seen it myself. if you want more suggestions about ways you can get involved, leave me a comment and include your contact info. i'll be glad to help anyone who wants to boo the president, or whatever.
"We must become the change we want to see in the world."
- Mahatma Gandhi
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