-David Brooks

 

Most human beings seem genetically wired to seek experiences, enjoyment, and are content to sit back and let others make the big decisions.

 

When those decisions directly impact us in negative ways, we usually change our tune and fight back.

 

But when decisions are made far away and don't impact us for a while, or we are unaware they are being made, we seldom stand up for ourselves.

 

Through history, this has allowed the few to control the many.

 

The American founding generation discovered a powerful secret (actually, they re-discovered it from the ancient Israelites), that when the regular people emphasize the role of decision-makers all of the time, rather than only when they are under attack, they can all be free and more prosperous.

 

This revolution created the modern free government.

 

Today, in the first quarter of the 21^st century, we seem to have reverted more to the wanderer role.

 

Unless this changes, our freedoms are in grave danger.

 

 

Stephen Palmer challenges freedom-lovers to do more than march on Washington -- he challenges them to reform their own hearts.

 

 

 

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