For those who do not take a little time each day to read an article, editorial or opinion in a local newspaper, it may be time to start.
When TV news and talk radio are the only ways to create an opinion, more effort may be needed.
This method of being informed is presented through drama and a touch of fear about your government and world that can distract or eliminate opinion.
One can learn and develop an interest from a written opinion about the present news or past topics of how our government and politics works. To take that initial interest a step further, your computer or phone can enhance your opinion.
Present and past history of political legislative actions can be a responsible and personal informative experience.
The time it takes to text, listen to music or watch YouTube videos is just as time consuming. Today, at your privacy, you can catch up, learn and justify where your opinion is on government, legislative news and elected politicians.
Understand why our government is committed in countries all over the world and what politicians are doing about our domestic infrastructure, health care, Social Security and education. It all starts with an article of interest in the local newspaper, and research it further to have an informed opinion.
Topics that affect your life, community, state and country are important to a responsible citizen.
Fear is “not knowing” and then being taken advantage of.
Fear can be the worst four-letter word.
THOMAS DOHENY
Suncoock