All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.

Thomas Jefferson

If I were to add to this quote, I would add “But when you do speak up, do so with patience, respect and positivity.”

As we face another election season this year, we must remember those two things.

First, we must not remain silent. Each of us needs to become informed and get out and vote. Second, we need to stay away from and not add to all the hype and negativity.

This quote doesn’t just have to do with the government though.

Tyranny can be found in many different areas of our lives.

It can be found in neighborhoods where crime overshadows growth and opportunity.

It can be found in abusive and hurtful relationships where one persons dominance over another takes on an ugly form.

It can be found in the bullies in the school yard, picking on the weaker kids for sport.

Regardless of its form, it is our call as people of good conscience to speak up. To do something. To stand up to tyranny in all its forms.

Speak up and make it a great day.

Jake