America has much to celebrate this July 4, but also much to do. Even after 250 years, the task of conserving the republic given to us by our Founding Fathers is a never-ending struggle.
Fortunately, we have a wellspring of wisdom from those founders we can tap. Thomas Jefferson, the author of our Declaration of Independence, outlined the responsibility of citizens:
“The price of liberty is not just the blood of past Americans, but a responsibility and duty as a citizen, and a willingness by patriots to set up and do more. There are civic duties such as participation in American civil life. Not everyone is called to be a representative to a county or state, but we are all called to serve our nation where we can.”
One way we can do that: rededicate ourselves to prioritizing the importance of voting, civic involvement in local elections and protecting the integrity of our elections.
Exercise your right to free speech or lose it. Do not be silent in the ongoing political debate on the great issues of the day, particularly on the security and integrity of elections and the need to increase transparency in our election process.