Follow Up: Seems to me that since my last article generated some comments and interest that I’d run a sort of a “follow up” this time through. The article wasn’t necessarily about the fact that thanks to the E.P.A. and government attitude toward American jobs that 165 of them no longer exist. Although, as we all know, that’s plenty bad all by itself. It also wasn’t necessarily about the fact that now, we as a country, can’t smelt raw new lead even though God blessed us with the resource. Even though it’s not good since we now have to depend on other countries if recycling alone can’t economically supply our needs (hard to re-cycle spent lead bullets). What I honestly see as a giant problem in today’s America is that somehow we’ve elected a president, who no one is allowed to criticize. The media has become so afraid of being accused of being racist that they completely fail in their responsibility to tell all of us what’s going on. Fellow citizens we have a responsibility to know what’s going on even if we have to work at researching it. Do it the easy way, that’s how I got started. WARNING: Some of what you’re going to find out is going to make you angry. Good. It’s time to get angry. A couple of suggested websites to check out: Motorcycle Riders Foundation: www.mrf.org Abate of Iowa: www.abateiowa.org The AMA: www.ama-cycle.org For 2nd amendment information take a look at: Gun Owner’s Association: www.gunowners.org Iowa Gun Owners: www.IowaGunOwners.org National Rifle Association: www.nra.org
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You owe it to yourself to check it out. All of them provide information that as a rule, won’t find much of anywhere else. Example: here in Iowa, Abate of Iowa will be fighting against 3 separate bills that are trying to mandate helmet use. You know there is no law saying that anyone can’t wear one if they want to. Why worry so much about my hat? There’s no law requiring me to wear shoes or pants. I just want to be left alone to make my own decisions. It makes me sad that there appears to be so few who will stand up and do anything about it. “Politics belongs to those who show up”. This was said to me by my Political Science Professor at Hamline University. You know what, he was exactly right. If your representative(s), senator(s) and governor know who you are, your opinion will naturally make more often an impact than if they’ve never heard from you before. 1st Step- Do your own research on what people stand for and vote. I remember when basic citizenship was taught in schools. God I’m old. 2nd Step- Become more involved. Join organizations that support your interests and defend your constitutional freedoms. Once you start doing these things you may even find that you enjoy it. Take a look across the dining room table at your kids or grand-kids. Do you really want to “trust” people who don’t even know you to regulate your life and limit your liberty? Not me. Comments: peter@riderpromotions.com
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