Soccer Mom: Unplugged

Today on Sean Hannity's show,  a liberal caller, phoned in and suggested that "promoting the general welfare" meant that the government should provide housing, food, jobs, transportation, education (college), and health care.  The caller seemed truly shocked that Sean would suggest that individuals should assume responsibility for their own welfare. 

The confusion between "the general welfare" and welfare checks is a serious problem.  Promoting the general welfare means that the government has a responsibility to provide a safe, secure environment and to promote the values it espouses, namely, freedom and liberty to all.  Equal treatment means a level playing field with respect to the law and a reasonable expectation of meritorious compensation (i.e. your sweat earns your paycheck).

The fact that there are generations of people in this country who have so little appreciation for freedom, the freedom to achieve as well as freedom from oppression, is indeed frightening.  Communist ideals are winning the hearts and minds of many Americans.  It is no longer enough to wage the war from behind computer screens, we have got to mobilize grassroots campaigns to reeducate confused constituents who continue to vote for policies and politicians who are driving this country away from freedom and toward an Orwellian future.  Regardless of party.  We must hold all politicians to account.