Involved citizens are vital to freedom, and there are so many ways to engage in government. Voter turn-out is dismally low at all levels of government. And becoming informed and then voting gives you more influence than you realize, especially in local elections. From viewing the websites and Facebook pages of candidates and elected officials, to reading over the minutes of civic meetings, you can find many ways to become informed. You can also attend meetings, read a variety of news sources, and talk to people. Volunteering allows you to use your talents to serve in civic committees and organizations, and it gives you exposure to elected officials and what is happening. Hey, you might even want to run for office yourself! Get creative and use your aptitudes as you become involved.
The United States is a democratic republic. Because having citizens vote on every law, policy, or decision that needs to be made would be too cumbersome, we elect representatives to do it for us. “We the people” need to keep tabs on elected officials to make sure they stick to the rules and govern the way we want them to. They invariably seek power and self-interest. The more local the government entity, the more influence we can have. But from local school boards to the president, we need to inform ourselves and hold our representatives accountable.
LET LIBERTY PREVAIL 