KNOW THE GOOD

by David Nuttle

History confirms that communist governments have caused their nations to suffer collapse of economies, loss of freedoms, shortages, suffering, and democide (mass murder of all the opposition by government). Yet, communist agents-of-influence have convinced many of our youth that communism is a perfect form of government.

By contrast, our U. S. Republic as provided a vast array of good for all. Here are a few of these benefits for every Americans:

a) Innovation and a vibrant economy.

b) Protection of basic rights.

c) Rule of law.

d) Stable environment and society.

e) Opportunity & property rights.

f) Compromise, rather than sustained conflict.

g) Safety nets and human well-being.

k) Public good & charitable giving.

l) Global good standing.

Over a period of many decades, Americans have been willing to expend "blood & treasure to protect and preserve all the above good. We now have external and internal threats seeking to deprive us all of the advantages we enjoy. Those who seek to destroy the U. S, in an effort to create a "socialist utopia," from the ashes, are fools with a false dream!!

Dictatorships & Theocracies, Iran and Afghanistan have bad policies similar to communist nations, Most Dictators are tyrants and constantly engage in excessive abuses of their own populations. The only exceptions are the few benevolent Dictators who seek to help meet the needs of their citizens. Theocracies also have rigid oppressive codes of personal dress and conduct. A few remote tribal groups only have a village chief as a form of government.

The flaws in our democracy include 1) No term limits for members of the U. S. Congress; 2) Money influenced politics; 3) Periodic political gridlock; and 4) Minority populations who believe they are neglected. The U. S. is not perfect but has proven to have the best form of government!!