Post-election thoughts
Now that the mid-terms are over, I know when my phone rings it will be someone calling to sell me something like a back brace, knee brace or something else to help with my age related pain. At least the calls will not be to tell me how I should vote.
It is time for us in the U.S. to start pulling the wagon the same direction. We have the right to disagree, but we have a duty to try to make America the greatest nation in the world. Why are there so many that want to come to America illegally, if there were not the opportunity to live free and to better ourselves here?
A strong economy, a strong defense, less federal regulation, smaller government, affordable health care and national pride are not bad things. The Trump administration has succeeded despite the opposition the left has made against it.
Now that the legislative part of the government is split, maybe those with America’s welfare, a concern, can try to work together. The Republicans controlled both houses for two years and couldn’t agree and get a lot done. I hope now that common sense will prevail and they will work together for the betterment of American.
I worked at a voting precinct this past special election and observed the best in those that care about our future. The turnout in my precinct was 68 percent of the registered voters which is good, but where were the other 32 percent? There is no reason to not vote. It does take an effort, whether it is voting in person or absentee. There are 68 percent that can complain and 32 percent that can’t.
I am not a card carrying Republican; I am a God-fearing conservative that loves America and wants to leave it better than I received it (and it was real good back when) for my grand children. I think we can work together if we try, but we have to be proactive. Try loving America for a change, you might like it.
God bless America.
Lee Roy Lollar Jr.
Columbus
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