Message to President Obama and the People of this Nation

We as a people are embarking on a journey, unlike one we have seen before, in this country.

Many of the situations are similar to those things, we have seen come down through historic events here. But, the atmosphere of the day and the attitude of the people have been much changed, by those same events. And, by how their leadership have come to deal with them, in the past.

Many here, have (undoubtedly), placed 'all' their hopes and aspirations for this nation, into the hands of the man that has been elected, and doing so with much jubilation. Waiting for this man and his chosen learned men and women to lead us in this journey, onto the 'rough road' ahead.
Thinking that he alone will be able to lay straight many of the infractions against the people and the nation, made by the previous leaders. Giving little thought to how their own choices and actions, in these past few decades have actually helped to cause, the exact situation that they are finding difficulty with now.

Following are some passages from 'The Afterword on Democracy' from my upcoming book
"The Warriors and Wordsmiths of Freedom: The Birth and Growth of Democracy", that speak to these same issues.


Afterword on Democracy

"In this modern world, the word ‘democracy’ is tossed around like a ball by the media, politicians, and heads of state. Webster’s defines democracy as ‘a government in which the people hold the ruling power either directly or through elected representatives; rule by the ruled.’ By this definition, modern states that have chosen democratic rule should be run according to the needs and wishes of all those within their boundaries. But I fear that is not the case. Something has been lost along the way, and the power of such nations has been placed almost completely in the hands of the few that represent them...

"The people are the ‘managers’ and ‘owners’ of the democratic nation. And a great responsibility comes along with that ownership."....

"The strength of a nation is in its people, and it is the people who have the responsibility to uphold its basic tenets. But first they have to understand what these tenets are, and what the responsibility of each citizen is to keep these things in operations, even though centuries may have passed since this was all set down for them...


There is of course much more to the section 'Afterword on Democracy'...

Production on the book is winding into it's final phase, back in Edinburgh and we are hoping to have the release date here on July 4th. Barring any difficulty the books should be available in my shop by then.

It is my sincere hope that Pres. Obama and his staff will be able to "meet these challenges".

But try to keep in mind that the responsibility of this nation or any nation for that matter.... falls into the hands of the people.

Good Luck to All,

Linda