Someone has said that a revolution needs two things: a financial crisis and the youth of the middle class. On April 21, 2009 President Barack Obama signed into law the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism Act, known as the GIVE act. But some opponents are strongly criticizing the legislation, calling it expensive indoctrination and forced advocacy. Some call it nothing less than forced conscription of our children into service for the government.
The signing of the landmark legislation, which Obama seeks to make mandatory, would require 50-100 hours from all able-bodied middle to high school aged young people. The amendment
"prohibits organizations from attempting to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; and assist, promote, or deter union organization."
In other words, my high school aged son would be effectively stripped of his right to protest, affect legislation, or even utilize his right to free speech if it conflicted with government policy.
Why did no one hear about this in the main-stream media? Are they scared, or are they being purposely silenced?
Let's not allow the law to be used as a blunt instrument to force on us the will of the cultural elite.
Let's not "go along to get along." Let's pay attention to the laws that are being passed, and let our voices be heard when we have concerns.
In the words of Frederic Vastia, "We will either eliminate justice or let justice ring."
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