Response to MBK International, We are the People.

First, as always I want to thank MBK International for their insight and contribution to America's Voice. Whether I agree or disagree with opinions that are sent to me, I will always respect the rights of those that respond. In their last post, MBK expressed some concern about troop support. The latest response expressed some reflection on parts of the posting. I can certainly appreciate the difficulty that any of us have in such emotionally charged discussions. The one fiber that runs consistently through all of us is the desire for our country to live up to the premise that we were founded on, equality. There are times that I feel that I slip into a certain naivety and idealism when we talk about the American experiment. Yes, it is still an experiment. There are civilizations that are many hundreds of centuries old and we are only in our third. Are we in dangerous times for our young nation? Most certainly. There is a tremendous amount of pressure from internal and external terrorist groups. The economy here and around the world has been precariously balanced on the brink of a depression. The horror of genocides, wars, diseases, famine and hopelessness are encompassing our planet. The wealthy, elitist are consolidating more wealth and power. The poorest among us have less. The middle class is shrinking. What can we possibly do? Danny says, he will not have to answer to his children, because he did not answer the call for change. I will not say to my children and grandchildren, that I was to complacent to support the movement to a more equitable and free life for all of us. If we do not advance our causes, who will. I agree with MBK, that through out the history of mankind, the ruling class has controlled the wealth and power. The elite have hope that we will never find the strength and fortitude to rise with one voice. They hope that we continue to find solice in the entertainment and trivialities they have displayed for us. They actually fear the idea that we will see through the thin veil of corruption that they display each day to control us. They should have fear, because the time to answer that call has come, for each one of us. We have to raise our voices, as one, to a level that will shake the very foundations of the governments of the world. Who will answer this call? We all will! It is time to let our leaders know, WE ARE THE PEOPLE!