{"id":396,"date":"2011-04-08T15:15:08","date_gmt":"2011-04-08T19:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/dailyjoys\/?p=396"},"modified":"2011-04-08T15:15:08","modified_gmt":"2011-04-08T19:15:08","slug":"you-may-be-the-one-voice-to-make-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dailyjoys\/2011\/04\/you-may-be-the-one-voice-to-make-a-difference.html","title":{"rendered":"You May Be The One Voice To Make A Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Years ago I wrote, “What is a voice if it remains silent against leagues of tyranny?”<\/p>\n

Today, I heard from one of the deployed soldiers that my husband and I have “adopted.”\u00a0 We send supportive packages and letters to him and his platoon.\u00a0 He made it clear that a government shut down would mean that after one week – his family at home would not be paid.\u00a0 And that he, whether he was paid or not, would have to show up for work. So on the other side of the world he must concern himself for the safety of his unit AND be worried for the financial security of his family at home.<\/p>\n

In the face of such a large issue it is tempting to experience that sense of “I’m just one person – what can I do?”<\/p>\n

YOU CAN RAISE YOUR VOICE.\u00a0 I’m not asking you to hold my opinion.\u00a0 I am asking you to speak up for yours. And here are the two web addresses where you can discover where to contact your State and Federal elected officials.\u00a0 They were sent there to represent you.\u00a0 YOU.\u00a0 Make sure they do…tell them what’s on your mind.\u00a0 You may be the one voice that tips the scale and truly makes a difference.\u00a0 Particularly for my adopted soldier in Afghanistan. Raise your voice.\u00a0 It matters.<\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.usa.gov\/Agencies\/State_and_Territories.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.usa.gov\/Contact\/Elected.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n

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