"Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death." - Omar N. Bradley
Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II, rising to the rank of General of the Army. He was the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and oversaw the U.S. military's policy-making in the Korean War.
Life seems to be demanding a great deal of us these days. In few respects can we say that we live ordinary lives, whatever that used to mean. We are called to action in ways that many of us feel very uncomfortable.
We fear the judgments of others, the ostracism of the angry group, the dangers of being on the wrong side of the mob. We might be tempted to remain silent, hoping others will speak out and take the risks that defending our values requires.
We hope that our silent support of them will somehow buoy them up, encourage them to hold the line, which is rapidly fading. We may be waiting for just the right cause to “show up” so that we can do our part to save the country.
But when we wait passively, the opportunity rarely shows up.
These are times when we are called to move beyond our fear. If we wait until we are no longer afraid, our fear will often intensify and make us less powerful. So, when that moment arrives, and we are willing to grasp it, we can make a powerful statement through our words and actions.
Even though we are scared half to death.
Convention of States
In COS, we have a whole army of volunteers to support, encourage and engage us in learning and building relationships. All of us know that we are never alone in our efforts to preserve our country and move it forward.
As the federal government continues to overstep its power, make unreasonable demands, we have the power to make an impact. As citizens, we have the power of change.
Join the other brave citizens who have chosen to fight for the integrity of our federal government and support our cause by signing the petition below.
