I have just finished reading the biography of John Adams written by David McCullough (reading and writing is about all I can do today as I am sick and in bed). And after reading about the amazing founders of our nation, I have come to a sad conclusion:
When a government is "by the people" in a democracy, then the nation will rise or fall based upon the quality of her citizens. Those elected are simply the product of the people.
I know that this thought is neither new, nor profound, but it makes me all the more determined on a single point. I will do my best for the rest of my life to not simply complain about my elected officials. After all, they were elected by me and my neighbors.
What I will dedicate the rest of my life toward is helping to transform the lives of my neighbors and myself (here and in Africa). After all, only when the people lead, will those they elect follow.
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That's a powerful thought. But it's so much easier to complain!
Anyways, hope all of your preparation for Mozambique is going well.
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