Self-governance requires work. I learned that a little late in life. Now I regret all the years that I did my own thing while assuming the people I elected would protect my rights to life, liberty, and various happy pursuits. Apathy is a problem.
While I was not paying attention, my individual rights to free speech, to bear arms, and to personal security, among others, have been weakened by the elites’ global priorities. Voting was obviously not enough.
The United States of America is an ongoing experiment in self-governance. If We the People want to be in charge of our own lives, we must dedicate our time and attention to governing.
If We were in charge, we would not allow undocumented people to stream across our southern border only to be relocated in unsuspecting towns across this country.
If We were in charge, we would not reject proven economic sources of energy in favor of green ideas that ignore unintended economic consequences.
If We were in charge, we would not try to control every aspect of our fellow citizens’ lives because we think we know better.
Oh, wait. We are supposed to be in charge!
If our Founding Fathers had wanted a monarchy, a dictatorship, or some other form of tyranny, they would not have fought a bloody war for independence. They would not have labored to create a Declaration of Independence, a Constitution, and a Bill of Rights to protect our future. It is not in our best interest to ignore this unique history.
COS is the antidote to apathy.
Convention of States University reminds us of how the United States came to be the most innovative, prosperous, generous, and free country known to exist in history. COS also provides lessons on how to prevent further unraveling of our rights.
Reform starts at a local level. We need to demonstrate strong support at the state and local level in order to reverse federal overreach.
Activity is the opposite of apathy. New volunteers benefit from a refresher on the constitution while they also learn how the COS organization supports them through a structure of district and regional captains. Volunteers can choose how and where to put their skills to work whether on social media, as a tele-patriot, or in person.
COS is self-governance in action.
This is what it looks like. District Captains Cliff Gerich and Kay MacQueen flank new volunteer Burton Main, center. Many people we talked to at this Leesburg Armory gun show think our situation is hopeless. We assured them that their signature on our petition is a first step towards expressing support for term limits, fiscal restraint, and less federal regulation.
Rally in Tally was an opportunity for volunteers to meet with legislators and demonstrate strong support for the COS platform. Even though Florida has passed a resolution requesting an Article V Convention, every new legislator must be informed of its significance. This event made national news in The Epoch Times.
Many volunteers from all over the state converged in Tampa to man the COS booth at Florida State Fair from February 10 – 21.
COS volunteers work tirelessly on the care and feeding of our republic. There is not enough room here to mention all their names, but we thank you sincerely.
If you have signed the petition, why not take the next step and volunteer?
