AMERICA’S SYMBOL OF FREEDOM  — This bald eagle has been hanging around east of Conrad since December and picture man Brian Robinson got this nice view as the majestic bird took in the surrounding area from the top of a tree.  Photo courtesy of Brian Robinson

By Jim Anderson

My sister died recently.   She went to see her doctor not feeling well on a Thursday and died the following Thursday.  They said it was acute leukemia.  She was 58.  Sudden death is always a shock to any family and ours isn’t any different.  As we sort it all out, I am thankful she was a Believer and is in Heaven as I pen these words.

As I reflect on recent events and think about whether I would rather be here or in Heaven then Heaven is my obvious choice.  My sister isn’t going to be faced with the problems socialism is bringing to our country.  She isn’t going to have to deal with a Congress run by greed and corruption.  She won’t have to deal with all the fall out this is causing us.  She won’t be around to see us decline as a Super Power.

For those of us still here we must become activists and get involved.  No longer can we stand on the sidelines of life and expect someone else to take care of it for us.  A recent news report stated that most Americans were willing to give up their rights if they knew they were protected.

I say protected from what?  My concern is who is going to protect me from the Government?  The constitution was written for just that reason.