The Ron Paul Revolution

I have never been active politically. I guess I see myself as more of a political spectator. I figure, I don't really believe that what they say they will do is actually what they can do, even if they wanted to make good on their promises. Well, my sweet husband, being the student that he is, has discovered Dr. Ron Paul, an OB/Gyn from Texas who is running for President. He actually believes in things that make me feel positive, such as protecting our social security from being taxed and/or being spent on other things, reducing government spending and getting us (and our children) out of incredible debt, protecting unborn babies, reducing government intervention into what medical care I'm allowed to have, who I talk to on the phone, and many other things I don't even understand. I love our American government but, at times, I feel like we are becoming so dependent, it makes me think of the story in the bible of the Israelites who moved into Egypt when a famine hit and they needed food. If I'm remembering this right, Egypt said, "Come on in; we have plenty of food for you". Later, we read that the Israelites had become slaves of the Egyptians. If we keep depending on our government for everything we can't do for ourselves (arrive immediately when a hurricane or some natural disaster hits?), we will give ourselves over to them, just like the Israelites. Besides, when did the American government become the world's police? (Sigh) I'm so confused.

Don't get me wrong. I'm still a political spectator, but I'm listening a little more closely these days. Especially since I get a daily e-mail from Ron Paul...