Dear Editor,
A wise man once observed, “The leech has two daughters. ‘Give! Give!’ they cry.” (Proverbs 30:15) Has anyone noticed how this observation seems to capture the spirit and intent of the rhetoric of the Obama administration and the Wall Street protestors? These are people who would fancy themselves as admirers of John Kennedy who said, “Ask not what your country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country!” Instead of applying President Kennedy’s vision they distort it as a rhetorical bludgeon to “share the wealth.” Not their own but somebody else’s. They seek to use the levers of government to take from those who have and give to themselves. They seek to convert the engine of job creation into a socialist tool to be used only by the elites of government. They seek a following of unstable souls who see the mirage of the free lunch and call it their right!
It’s not like Americans aren’t generous to a fault when true need exists. The evidence of this is overwhelming. Americans of all economic levels have poured themselves out to people in need throughout history. Even in the last five to six years we’ve seen time after time Americans giving of their time, energy, resources, etc. for people who have been devastated by natural disaster. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, cities devastated by twisters from Greensburg, to Smithville, Miss., from Tuscaloosa, Ala. back to Joplin, Mo. From floods even as close as south State Street in Iola. Even in the aftermath of 911 on Moran Day a little Presbyterian Church was raising money for the firefighters of NYC whose ranks had been decimated by the collapse of the twin towers.
It’s time Americans take these two daughters of the leech to the woodshed and give them the good discipline they need! Otherwise we’re going to find ourselves in the same predicament as the prodigal son: hungering for husks meant for the hogs!
Most sincerely,
Bill LaPorte
Moran, Kan.
