“In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid joins him, for then it cost nothing to be a patriot.” Mark Twain
In Florida, if you like hockey, you may be a fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Those guys that suit up and struggle to win every game are the “patriots.” Those that sit and watch, with beer and munchies at their side, are "fans." The point being, and the difference between the two, one is a player, actively engaged and in the game and the other one is just an observer.
The Declaration of Independence ends with this commitment of “Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor.” When the Founding Fathers signed their names to it, they had no country, no constitution. Their devoted pledge was to each other, to act to bring about a nation of liberty. They were not just fans of the idea; they were committed to the struggle against all odds.
We live in a time where our liberty is again under attack, and true patriots again, must do something. The place to start is by committing to spend one half hour for Patriot Power.
We are asking you to commit to spending just 30 minutes a week to make your voice heard. This can be done by:
- Calling, writing, or emailing your state Representative and Senator. Find your rep here
- Asking someone to sign the Convention of States Petition.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper or magazine.
- Hand out a few flyers in your neighborhood or organization. Local District Captains or Veterans Coalition Directors may supply these.
- Encourage someone that there is hope for America through Article 5 of the Constitution.
Can you join us in being a patriot, not just a fan? The future of liberty is in our hands. Thirty minutes a week is not too much to ask considering we have a country and a way of life to save.
Are you ready to do more? You can check out the different ways you can become a volunteer or even step into a leadership role for the Convention of States movement at the Take Action page.
"Those who own the country ought to govern it."- John Jay, First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Dr. Norman Geisler interprets Justice Jay to mean that “America belongs to We the People.” It does not belong to Congress. It does not belong to special interest groups. It does not belong to the courts. It belongs to We the People.
We all need to step up and act like owners and patriots. This blog is a result of veterans working together across our nation to save our republic.
Veterans lead the way. Join us now.
In Liberty,
Bevin Corbin, Maine Veterans Coalition Director
Michael Sanderson, Florida Veterans Coalition Director
