Government goes to those who show up

Are your property tax bills too high? Protest!

Is your federal income tax bill consuming your family's prosperity? Call your Congressman and Senator and let them know you want taxes cut.

Does government tax, spend and regulate too much? Remember this: government goes to those who show up. Too often, it is those who want something from government who are pounding those marble halls of the state capitol and the US capitol, of city hall and the county commissioner's court. You need to elect officials who will work for the taxpayer -- and you need to call them often so they don't forget who sent them to office.

If you are feeling like you don't know enough about things to call an elected official -- join an organization like Americans for Prosperity (www.AmericansForProsperity or www.AFPTX.org) which will keep you up to date on pocketbook issues and how you can make a difference.

Remember -- the arc was built by amateurs while the Titanic was built by professionals.

Government goes to those of us who show up -- it is our government. Get involved!