Persistence is a quality I admire in people. The ability to keep on fighting for what one believes in despite all odds is a great and noble gift. I have been contacted this week by volunteers urging me to call my lawmakers about particular issues. Perhaps I am a little jaded, but I don't think my one call is going to make a difference. When I think of these volunteers though, I am impressed. Whether you agree with the political views of activists and volunteers, you can appreciate their persistence. I admit, I have stood outside Congressional offices and protested, but I honestly didn't feel like I was being heard. I have written letters and made phone calls to elected officials, but it seemed like a small drop in a big bucket. My voice is small and my abilities limited. Thousands are calling about an upcoming piece of legislation. Capitol Hill switchboards are flooded by enthusiastic and sometimes angry Americans. I don't know which side will prevail, but I applaud those on both sides who are persistent in expounded their views.
If we were only as interested in insuring souls for heaven as we are insuring bodies for a better physical life, imagine how much we could accomplish?
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