I voted this morning. As a U.S. citizen, it is my “right”. Regardless of my political party affiliation, I have the power to vote my opinion. It felt good.
Money is also power. Having financial independence lets you make choices. It allows you to avoid ridiculous credit card interest rates. A good credit rating (because of wise use of money) lets you borrow money at reasonable rates. If somebody sues you, you have the financial resources to higher good legal advice. Money allows you to send your kids to schools of your choice. You get the idea. Having money allows you to make choices.
But there are other powers. There is spiritual power. There is the power of being healthy. You get the idea.
Most of the powers we attain in life are a result of the governmental system we live in. The Greeks are on the path to financial ruin. Their power as a country and as citizens of Greece are almost non-existent. The French may be great lovers but their government has crossed over to extreme socialism. The next step is financial crisis. After they get done screaming at each other, they will be left with little power.
Which brings me “full circle”. We live in a country where generations have fought for personal freedoms and the right to choose. As the government gets more power (and money), it becomes a force. Slowly, very slowly all our rights are slipping away. Don’t let the militant minority screw up a system that works. If our system wasn’t so great, why would everybody try to immigrate here.
So the ultimate power is the right to choose the system you live in. In the end, if you do not vote, you have no right to complain. Don’t do that. Vote your opinion! Feel the power.
Love,
Dad