How Do I Change the World?

POLITICS.. But WHY?

Why do I care about politics? In a country where many either ignore or hate politics I find one consistent theme. Mediocrity. Edmund Burke said that all that’s necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. (Of course this was long before the belief that good/bad were relative was mainstream)

In my opinion, our government is like you lawn. If you ignore it will grow, unruly. And I promise, it won’t be pretty. We all need to be as involved as we can. Many often forget that the government in this country is “of, by, and for.” When you refer to the government as “they” instead of “we,” you know you have a problem. It’s not a company, it’s not some foreign entity… it is us. And by the same token that I try and improve myself in every way and in perpetuity, I try and improve my… OUR government.

Ignoring politics, giving up, or just complaining is not just annoying - it’s counterproductive, a you’re to blame… not the ones who try and make change… whatever that change may be.

I decided, at a very young age, that they best use of my talents and my life would be public service. I don’t know where, I don’t know how. I will when I am led, and I will move and I will lead based on principles - not bought by a corporation or pandering to some group’s special agenda.

For now I will work, behind the scenes. I will volunteer, I will donate, and I will do my part. And I will not be to blame.

Hop on board friends, it’s never too late.