At the Second Continental Congress, after the 13 colonies voted to declare independence from Great Britain, Benjamin Franklin served as one of three, working with John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to design a Seal of the United States of America. When the Bald Eagle was chosen, Franklin was unhappy. He said, "For a truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America . . . a bird of courage."
Six years and two committees later, the eagle's affirmation arrived. It was June 20, 1782 when the Bald Eagle (holding a bundle of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other) was officially accepted for the Seal of the United States of America. Some historians suggest it was selected because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was believed to exist only on this continent.
Today, we still live with the consequences of political action taken by our elected officials more than 200 years ago.
I think we should vote accordingly.
The actions taken by the officials we elect Tuesday will ripple out across history. Even their little decisions will shape America's tomorrows.
Your vote could mean the difference between ending up with an eagle or a turkey.
Either bird would suit some and frustrate others. Each has its own merit. Each is quite different from the other. Either one is a feathered, winged, bipedal, endothermic, egg-laying, vertebrate ... but that doesn't mean they're the same. They're not the same; they're very different.
Be wise. Those who say, "All politicians are alike," are either lying or they don't know the truth. Study the candidates running for public office, and you'll discover each of our candidates is unlike the others.
Know the difference. Be prepared. Get clear about what you want and vote for those inclined to bring it about.
Make your choice.
Proverbs 29:2 - When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice, but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
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