Our Hopes Must Change

              "God bless us everyone," I hope that you have found the spirit of Christmas in your hearts and homes this season. As we head into a new year, I can only hope that you see some of the responsibilities our great nation faces. We need to pay our bills. I know it will hurt; it hurts more the longer it is put off. Our nation can not afford to be a debtor society, where through fear of collapse the rest of the world follows our lead. We must always lead by example. The examples of freedom, liberty and justice come to mind. To be free, our obligations must be met. To exercise our liberty, our obligations must be met. For any justice in this great country to be fair and equitable we must pay our debt. The Greater world is closing in, taking a hard look and exercising their influence for their desired outcome. The time is now, 2011. We need to cut ourselves back. Take inventory so to speak. Get spending on unfunded items removed. Get out of the Global Security business. Be a partner to the world, not its dictator at large. Take back our control of our nation for our people. Corporate America needs to decide if they are American companies that bring jobs and money home, thusly enjoying our protection. Or, if not, they need to get out from under our wings, stop free-riding on US, and move to their respective Chinese base camp. Now is the time. Show the America that is proud, strong and true. Stand up, wake up and be. We the people have a say. Don't let your right to that go away. Pray, think, feel, act and love, but hold our politicos responsible. For that they are.   HAPPY NEW YEAR. I'm praying for US.                                                                                 Sincerely,  Ms. Paula Page