Are you a worker or passenger?

If socialism/communism is so wonderful, why are people from those countries fighting to get into America? Socialism/communism always ends with despots in charge and a bloody revolution.

Capitalism works if it stands on a moral foundation. America was founded on the Christian faith. If success is measured only by how much money you have, capitalism becomes blatant greed and we lose our moral foundation. Another recipe for revolution.

Every generation must choose what it will support. Work to change what you don’t like or others will determine the fate of future generations. As Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream.”

I believe in the “melting pot” vision of America: If you come here legally, work to support yourself and your family, honor God and your new country, you are welcome here. America is still a place of hope.

But America is a big ship politically, socially and spiritually. It takes a huge amount of pressure to change its direction. You are either working to steer the ship or a passenger just along for the ride.

Chrystal Perrow

Winthrop