Tell Me The Difference Between 1765 And Today

By 1765 New England had been inhabited by those immigrating from England and other European Nations for well over 100 years. The people of New England considered themselves British Citizens with the same rights as their brethren in England. There was no doubt however; that there was a growing sense of independence in the air.

When the English Parliament passed the Stamp Act of 1765 to help pay for the French and Indians wars, there was an uproar in America. How could parliament impose a tax on those in America without representation? Were not British Citizens in America protected by the same "Constitutional" rights as Citizens in England? One could argue that this was the first flame that ignited the revolution that gave birth to our country. The beginning of a sense of pride in one's country, not in England, but in America.

There was a growing sense of self awareness of being an American. A desire to engage in self rule. A desire to create a governing process that put the people before government. The same fire that burned in John Adams, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, Ben Franklin, and George Washington must still burn in you and I today. A burning desire to be independent, free from the shackles of others, free to do and be what we desire. Thank God for our Founding Fathers; men that built the foundation of what was to become the greatest testimony in the history of civilization to what a truly free people can achieve.

We stand at a crossroads today. Just as the Stamp Act of 1765 ignited the flame of liberty in Americans so many years ago so should the current actions of our government ignite those same fires in all Americans today. If not, please tell me why. Just as in 1765 we are being subjugated by a dislocated government through a series of actions that are not warranted nor requested by the people. Actions that run afoul of the Constitutional Rights so many shed blood to provide and then protect. Thank God that we live in a country where with the pull of a lever we can change the course of our nation. That time my friends is coming in November. I don't know about you, but I love this country and I want it back.

Please tell me what right the government has to force any American to buy health care insurance. What right does the government have to confiscate my hard earned money only to hand it to someone else? Tell me what right does the government have to confiscate private property? Tell me what right does the government have to create uncalled for entitlements, entitlements that a plurality of Americans reject and then plot to tax all Americans to pay for such entitlements for generations!

The list goes on and on. At what point do Americans stand up and say NO MORE! The difference between 1765 and today is that we know without a doubt what our rights are and what limits are placed on our government; they are enumerated in our Constitution.

Some may ask where will we find those brave and inspirational leaders like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ben Franklin, Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, or John Hancock to lead the fight for freedom. Well I say look no further than to the closest mirror, to your wife, your husband, your kids, your parents, and your friends, for it is time for all Americans to stand united to change the tide. Our founding fathers made sure we had everything we need to keep our country on track. We just have to take the wheel.