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Acquaintances know that I when it comes to religion and politics I can run my mouth. Close friends know that these two subjects are my greatest passions. I don’t claim to be extraordinarily knowledgeable but you can only imagine what happens to me in a conversation that these two subjects cross paths. In my strongest opinion we must now raise a generation that will fulfil prophecy and uphold the constitution of the United States.

We have rounded another four years and Election 2008 is making history. We have the prospects of the first women, black man, and even the first Mormon. Unfortunately, beyond the generic conservative verses liberal debate, we constantly hear the words: “sexism”, “racism”, and “religious testing” as every ones primary focus. But one thing has not changed—at least during the six elections of my lifetime—we still rarely hear about the principles of the constitution, liberty, federalism, and the proper roles of the federal government and the President of the United States.

I worry greatly when I listen Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama. They would lead us to believe that government is the solution of everything, not only government but the Federal Government. Health care is now a “right”. Prosperity is the evil product of greed and the source of poverty. And as I look out the window at record snowfalls I can’t help but think this must be the product of Global Warming. What happened to a country that was founded from men like Patrick Henry and his famous line, “give me liberty or give me death!”? Democrats do not tread across the constitution alone, Republicans are only a brief step behind. We are voting away our freedoms in ignorance. We now pay over 30 percent of our income in tax (that is more than Russia’s 13 percent). We have lost habeas corpus. And we are in an unconstitutional, undeclared war with Iraq.

To a latter-day saint this should come as no surprise at all. Our Prophets have given us clear forewarning:

Brigham Young:

“Will the Constitution be destroyed? No; it will
be held inviolate by this people; and, as Joseph Smith said, ‘the time
will come when the destiny of the nation will hang upon a single
thread. At this critical juncture, this people will step forth and
save it from the threatened destruction.’ It will be so.” (Journal of
Discourses 7:15 (1854))

Ezra Taft Benson:

“In connection
with the attack on the United States, the Lord told the Prophet Joseph
Smith there would be an attempt to overthrow the country by destroying
the Constitution. Joseph Smith predicted that the time would come when
the Constitution would hang as it were by a thread, and at that time,
‘this people will step forth and save it from the threatened
destruction.’ It is my conviction that the Elders of Israel, widely
spread over the nation, will, at that crucial time, successfully rally
the righteous of our country and provide the necessary balance of
strength to save the institutions of Constitutional government. Now is
the time to get ready.” (Conference Reports-10/61:70)

Recently, one of my Aunts, a wonderful mother, was speaking with her mother. They were discussing my Aunt’s desire to teach her children about the founders and the constitution of this great country. Her mother made a comment that I believe represents many within the our faith. She asked, “Why are you so worried about the constitution of this country? We know that the Elders of Isreal are going to uphold the constitution and we are going to be just fine.” She was said as if we can just sit back and wait for “Isreal” to come out of the sky and rescue this country. My Aunt wisely responded, “Mother, we ARE Isreal! It is us who will uphold the constitution.”

It is not enough anymore to stand by and ONLY vote, but we need to go beyond voting and pro-actively PROTECT our freedoms. Here are some questions you might consider to know if you are active in protecting the constitution.

• Do you have a copy of the constitution (if you don’t Heritage.org is giving out FREE pocket copies of the constitution )?
• Could you sit down and explain what the constitution is and what is in it to a foreigner or your children (it really isn’t a long document and not too hard to understand)?
• Do you vote?
• Do you support those who support the constitution with your vote, your time, and you wallet?

So my challenge to anyone who made it through this article is to GET INVOLVED. I have donated about $200 to the Ron Paul campaign. I also like Mitt Romney, but I am not convinced. I know that Paul doesn’t seem very presidential, but after reviewing his voting record and unfailing service to the principles freedom in this country I couldn’t vote for anyone else in good conscience. i don’t care who you support, just get involved and educated on the issues. This countries freedom depends on it. The best way to raise a generation that will uphold the constitution is to show them how by our examples.

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I received this email yesterday. I got permission to use it , but I am not allowed to use their name. I thought it was very good and expressed my feelings of how important it is to get involved in our country. I have conflicting feelings. I love Ron Paul, but I also feel that Mitt Romney would make a fine President.

Friends,

I’ve sent you this email because you once donated to Ron Paul, will donate to Ron Paul, or will someday wish you had donated to Ron Paul :). John McCain just won the Florida primary. That means he goes into Super Tuesday, Feb 5th (when most 24 states vote) with all the momentum. Rudy Guilliani just threw in the towel and endorsed McCain. And Iowa is probably the only state Huckabee will ever win (he has no money to run a legitimate race). Because the mainstream media has picked McCain as their man of the hour, Romney will now probably have to settle for second in every state of real consequence.

So, the question we have to ask ourselves is, can John McCain beat Hillary Clinton (or Obama for that matter)? The answer is easy: NO. Not a chance. Americans want to end the war. Fifty-three people did in Baghdad died just today. Yet McCain says we could be there for the next 100 years. The people won’t elect another Bush. They want change. Plus, we’re headed into a recession and people will look to Hillary’s or Obama’s big-government programs as the answer to their economic troubles. And McCain doesn’t have the knowledge, platform or plan to show them a better way.

Now, my point. If Romney looses, but you voted for him anyway, what does your vote count for? Well, a lot, if he was the candidate that best represented your ideals. And I encourage you to vote for him if your conscience so dictates. However, I’m guessing that you, like many others, have heard of Ron Paul’s grassroots effort, record-breaking fund raising, voting record and positions on monetary policy, foreign policy, and the CONSTITUTION, but have been reluctant to fully endorse him because he seems a little extreme on a few issues or because it would be a “wasted vote.” If this is the case, I invite you to do two things.

One: take a good hard look at Ron Paul’s stance on the issues. I think you’ll find that the most extreme thing is the amount of federal government taxation and control that is burdening our nation and many other countries in the world.

Two: ask yourself: When is my vote truly wasted? When my candidate looses? When he wins but he would have won without my vote anyway? Or when I fail to vote for the person that most closely represents my views because he/she seems like a long shot? Only you can answer those questions.

Now remember, I’m not trying to guilt-trip you into voting for Ron Paul. But I am trying to guilt-trip you into taking a serious look at the candidate I believe is fighting the hardest for conservative values and free market economics. None of the candidates can hold a candle to Ron Paul’s economic plan (which seems to be the major issue nowadays). He’s the only one hitting at the real problem: a lack of sound money (no gold standard). But you have to read his stuff to figure that out for yourself.

So if you made it this far through the email, thanks. I appreciate it. And if you come to feel (as I do) that Ron Paul is the most principled candidate out there, please make a donation to his fund. Even just today he has raised over 700 thousand dollars already. I’ve never donated money to any politician until Ron Paul. And if turns out that Romney is still your man, donate to him. In other words, I urge you to start getting more involved in protecting your freedoms and shaping your country’s future. Volunteer for their campaigns. In November, we won’t be able to complain about having Hillary or Obama in the White House if we just standby and watch as their supporters donate millions to their campaigns while we keep our wallets and mouths closed.

To end this exhausting email, I would like to add that after studying Ron Paul’s life, writings, voting record and campaign, while simultaneously following what’s happening overseas and here at home with our economy, I sincerely believe that we will all one day look back and say, “you know, Paul was right on almost everything.” He will go down in history as one of the few brave patriots who tried to warn us of the perils that would be caused by excessive federal government and out-of-control spending.

I have great hope for the freedom of our nation. There’s no room to be anything but optimistic.

In the words of the great patriot, Thomas Paine, “THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated…

…I thank God, that I fear not. I see no real cause for fear. I know our situation well, and can see the way out of it.”

God Bless

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I often talk to people about how great a hero Ron Paul is to me, but without a doubt Gordon B. Hinckley is one of my greatest heroes of all time.

I remember the first time I ever saw President Hinckley. I was 14. We were at the Priesthood Session of General Conference in Salt Lake City. There were several thousand men in the room. Everyone was making so much noise that you could hardly hear over the echoes of the tabernacle. Then I noticed that everyone was standing. Within less than 5 seconds that hall was so silent that you could hear a sniffle from across the balcony. Everyone was now standing. I looked over to see what they were looking at. President Hinckley, a little old man, had just entered the room. As I watched with awe I could feel the silent reverent electricity that permeated the hall. I had never felt that feeling before, it was a feeling that brought tears to my 14 year old eyes, a feeling I will never forget. It was burned into my soul that Gordon B. Hinckley was a Prophet of God.

Here are a couple of videos that I have come across. First is Glenn Beck sharing his love for this man who was also a hero of his. Second is one of President Hinckley’s recent speaches. Enjoy:

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