We’re responsible to choose

To the Editor,

     Two hundred years ago in America, we were the first republic where the people were able to choose whether the righteous would rule or the wicked. Our nation’s founders created a republic in which citizens worked together for justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare and the blessings of liberty. Our nation is a model of freedom and equal representation.

     European countries were ruled by a king who was born into that position. If he were righteous, the people were blessed; if he was not, the people suffered. They didn’t get to choose their leaders.

     William Penn wrote, “Those people who are not governed by God will be governed by tyrants.” And first Chief Justice to the Supreme Court John Jay, in a letter to John Murray, Oct. 12, 1867, said, “Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation, to select and prefer God-loving people for their rulers.”

     America is still the most successful nation in the history of the world. We are the longest ongoing constitutional republic, and it is not because we were founded on worldly principles. In fact, if you research our Constitution, it is amazing to see how many Biblical references it contains.

     As concerned citizens, we need to re-evaluate our involvement in civil government. We are to be the salt and light of the earth. It is our responsibility to get involved, to preserve and restore our heritage.

A concerned citizen,

Bernieta Wells

Anamosa, Iowa