A few days ago my friend Connie Farrington asked me a poignant question. That being, "What specifically do I want people to do"? My instant response if for people to get involved. But how? What, in my opinion, is the most effective way for people to express their desires, concerns and political views.? Recognizing fully that people's level of involvement will differ for each individual I can only try to formulate guidelines to satisfy as many people as possible. After much soul searching I put forth the following:
1) First and foremost-We must let our elected officials know of our dissatisfaction or satisfaction in the way they are representing us, "The People". Individual letters to newspapers are an effective way to voice your opinion. To help I will be posting the names of the major New York State newspapers and their Email addresses on this blog. ricwellscommonman.
2) Second-Contact your individual representatives on issues you feel strongly about. Give reasons why you support or oppose each issue. If possible propose alternatives to those issues you oppose. Again, I will be posting the name and Email addresses of each state senator and assemblyman on this blog ricwellscommonman.
3) Third-Join an organization which you feel most closely supports your views. This can be done on the internet. There is strength in numbers. This is clearly evidenced by what is happening in the Middle East. The people have gathered and demonstrated and dictatorial regimes are toppling to show off the shackles of oppressive governments. Newly formed organizations are always seeking increased memberships. Remember that most of us are feeling our way through all these developments and are facing older and more entrenched organizations. But always keep in mind this nation started as a fledgling idea and has become the most powerful country in the world. On a personal note, I have started an organization called Common Sense Citizen's for America. Email address cscfa2011@gmail.com. Also posted on ricwellscommonman.
4) Fourth-I would like others to join me in a letter writing group as part of Common Sense Citizen's for America. I feel that a large number of individual letters sent to newspapers, politicians, radio stations, TV stations, political parties and other organizations will get more attention and have more clout than an individual letter from a single organization.
5) Fifth-We must be vigilant in our efforts to organize ourselves, reorganize our state and country and formulate policies that are consistent with the fundamental principles of our Constitution. The world is not a stagnant place and events are constantly changing. We must be prepared to anticipate these changes and not just react to them. In this way we will have a strong say in the formulation of future domestic and foreign policies.
6) Sixth-The most important idea that comes from these steps is the word "We". As hard as I try I cannot do it alone nor realistically can any one individual. "We" must band together as a show of force. "We" must pursue individual actions as a group. "We" must realize this is a for reaching struggle which will take a lot of hard work and time. "We" must realize each persons contribution to this effort is vital and necessary. "We" must support each individuals effort in this group action. "We" must realize every viewpoint brought to the group is important and valuable to be discussed as to how it fits into the overall vision of the groups mission.
7) Seventh-In order for organizations and movements to grow we must keep spreading the word to others as to our involvements, beliefs and actions. In your conversations tell people of our blog and the purpose of our organization. Doing this will increase our support group and our sphere of influence in the political realm. I needed I can always be contacted via the following Email addresses:
a) ricwells@verizon.net
b) cscfa2011@gmail.com
c) citizensforcommonsense1@gmail.com
d) post a comment or question on this blog.
8) Eighth-By doing this I feel we can form a powerful organization to express our voice in the political sphere. To interject our influence in the formation of domestic and foreign policies. To put our existing representatives on notice that they are being watched and judged by their actions. And finally, to help steer this state and nation back to the fundamental principles of our Constitution as brought forth by our founding fathers and updated to meet the needs, problems and visions of today's world.
Ric Wells
Common Man
Wilton, N.Y.
ricwells@verizon.net
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