Below is a letter I wrote to the members of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition. While I am not a big believer in official tea party organizations, I wanted to relay some thoughts I had on what the next 365 days mean to all of us.
Feel free to share it as you see fit.
Hello all,
Just a reminder that, regardless of what happens today, it is only the beginning. A first step, in what will need to be millions of steps, in order to bring about the kind of country that once again celebrates The Four Basics – Constitution, Capitalism, Fiscal Responsibility and Smaller Government.
For all of us, regardless of individual differences on policy, promotion or even personalities, and regardless of who the victors are tonight, we have 365 days to make the difference. The “national” level will never mean as much as we do in our local communities. We must keep our eyes on that local and statewide prize. Empower fellow Americans to realize they can turn the country from this Statist slide, enable fellow Americans to start Tea Parties and discussion groups where they live, and provide information that allows fellow Americans to debate the issues with confidence, and contact their representatives with conviction.
This is only the beginning. I wish us all well as the real journey begins today. And I pray for our success.
Tony
#1 by Beverly Huffman on November 3, 2009 - 9:01 am
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Excellent Tony,
You are right it all begins in our own communities and our own localities. If we want change at the federal level we must start with the local level.We have all lost our way simply because we lost interest in what was going on in our areas. It is time time keep the momentum and continue the fight at all levels. We must speak our minds and use our judgment when placing people in positions that represent us. We are the government and if those we place in such positions do not “do it our way” they must be relieved from their position to make room for those that follow our lead.
It is up to us and we can do this.
God Bless you for all your efforts,
Bev