Limited Government; Restore Honor

Nov. 15, 2010
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On Nov. 2, voters went to the polls because they sensed something was terribly wrong. They sensed that the high unemployment rate, the massive debt, the growing deficit, inflation and increasing taxation are not really the root problem but rather are merely side effects of a more serious problem: the gradual decay of what America stands for, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Small government is the key to all three. The real American Dream is what comes when these are not burdened.

We were all too busy living our lives to realize that no one was heeding our Founders' warning, that the people need to be vigilant to protect themselves against their own government. And so government grew. And with each growth spurt, we began to resemble more and more the decaying regimes of Rome and Greece.

How do we know this? Because of history and human nature. History forever repeats itself and human nature is all too predictable. Machiavelli wrote, “Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results.”

This year we found and elected a wonderful group of servants who are committed to helping this country get back to the one good and rational formula: Constitutional governance. Limited government. Shifting power and responsibilities back to the people. Giving the people the chance to be resourceful, creative, fruitful and dignified once again.

It has been the distinct honor of the Republican Women of Pitt County to endorse and help promote such wonderful candidates and to take a stand to help restore core values to this country we love.

DIANE RUFINO, Greenville