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64,166 INDIANA STRONG!<br />

Passed State #6<br />

<strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> Vision: To build a strong, engaged army of self-governing activists.


WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST PASSED STATE!<br />

WEST VIRGINIA #18<br />

West Virginia passed the resolution in both the house and senate in a single day! Thanks<br />

to <strong>COS</strong> Volunteers showing up in a valiant effort in West Virginia, we now have our 18th<br />

passed state for a Convention of States! Only 16 states to go! Details are listed below in an<br />

official <strong>COS</strong> statement...<br />

Yesterday morning, the West Virginia State House passed the Convention of States<br />

Resolution on an overwhelming – and bipartisan! – 77-19-4 vote. Then, less than one hour<br />

later, the state Senate passed the Resolution on a voice vote, making West Virginia the 18th<br />

state in history to pass the Convention of States Resolution!<br />

“Today we made history," said West Virginia Delegate Del. Chris Pritt. "The West Virginia<br />

House of Delegates sent a clear message that an ever-expanding federal government is<br />

unacceptable."<br />

Del. Riley Keaton, our lead sponsor, agreed with his colleague. “I’m very pleased to lead<br />

sponsor the Convention of States Resolution in West Virginia and see it finally pass," he<br />

said. "West Virginians know that the hour is late for our republic if the people don’t reassert<br />

their God-Given right to self-governance. The Convention of States will do exactly that."<br />

Our legislative sponsors were amazing, and we couldn't have secured this victory without<br />

their support. But most of the credit, as always, goes to our amazing team of volunteers in<br />

West Virginia. Those patriots have worked tirelessly over the last several years to pass the<br />

Convention of States Resolution. They faced setbacks, especially in the house, but they<br />

never gave up.<br />

"I’m so proud of the grassroots, and the members of the West Virginia House and Senate,<br />

who today made history by making their state the 18th to pass the Convention of States<br />

Resolution," said Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler. "Today, the<br />

Mountaineers stepped up and sent a strong message to Washington, D.C., that the people<br />

are coming and we’re going to take our power back."<br />

Their relentless commitment to liberty should inspire the entire country. These patriots<br />

understand that only a Convention of States can stop the runaway train in Washington,<br />

and their hard work and determination put our country one step closer to liberty.<br />

STATE NEWS


<strong>COS</strong> INDIANA EVENTS CALENDAR<br />

Just click on the Calendar – it links directly to the <strong>COS</strong> Team Up Calendar!<br />

If you need help adding an event to the Teamup Calendar contact Rick Lyon.<br />

SURGE DAY RALLY AT THE INDIANA STATEHOUSE!<br />

Things To Do | Visit <strong>Indiana</strong> | <strong>March</strong> 2022<br />

Choose an event and consider scheduling and hosting a booth for <strong>COS</strong>!


COMING UP! REGISTER SOON!<br />

<strong>COS</strong> LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ORLANDO<br />

October 6-9, 2022<br />

Even though the venue is sold out – our Passed States Director Brenda Karlin mentioned, at<br />

our recent <strong>COS</strong> IN State Call, that there are still great hotels with plenty of available rooms<br />

that are very near to venue, and registration is still open for <strong>Indiana</strong> leadership to sign up<br />

and attend! Many of your favorite <strong>COS</strong> Sponsors will be there – including Pete Hegseth!<br />

Marengo Mike encourages everyone to "Be a critical thinker!"<br />

Marengo Mike – created by <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> State Comms Director, Ken Kashuba<br />

<strong>COS</strong> INDIANA LIVE BROADCAST<br />

Hosted by Dale Parrish / Co­Hosted by Ken Kashuba<br />

The weekly broadcast is live­streamed on Facebook and Youtube<br />

Each Monday at 7:00 PM Eastern Time<br />

Participate in the new polling app at www.slido.com – you'll love it!<br />

(The code will be provided during the broadcast).


<strong>COS</strong> Roundtable Discussion each 4th Monday!<br />

NEXT ROUNDTABLE: MARCH 28, 2022<br />

View the February <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> Live Roundtable!<br />

The Round Table is now an expanded true round table event. Members of the <strong>COS</strong> executive<br />

team field questions from our audience collected from the Monday night broadcasts. Each<br />

person on the team responds to the question and then discussion is opened up to the team<br />

but also to the audience for their comments and input. Our goal is for our Round Table<br />

content to be driven by the citizens of <strong>Indiana</strong> by giving them the opportunity to interact<br />

live with the team.<br />

We plan to invite one guest to be a member of the Roundtable team each month giving new<br />

and fresh perspectives to the conversations. Each month will feature a topic that you can<br />

help determine. – Rick Lyon, <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> Events Coordinator.<br />

IDEALS OF SELF–GOVERNANCE<br />

WORDS OF WISDOM<br />

"Leadership is vital to progress. Wisdom, insight, and foresight are indispensable to the<br />

endurance of nations. Civilization is never really jeopardized until able leadership begins<br />

to vanish. And the quantity of such wise leadership has never exceeded one per cent of<br />

the population." – The Urantia Book<br />

PATRIOT VOLUNTEERS


"SHARE THE PETITION" MONTHLY CHALLENGE<br />

These are critical times! Forward this newsletter to your family and friends!<br />

Explain why this project is so important!<br />

THE CHALLENGE:<br />

Share the <strong>COS</strong> Project with at least one person who signs the petition each month!<br />

If everyone does their part, we could have 120,000 supporters by the end of 2022!<br />

THE INDIANA GOAL: 80,000 SUPPORTERS<br />

www.conventionofstates.com<br />

NEW VOLUNTEERS<br />

Content Writer:<br />

Barbara Koteles<br />

AWARDS PRESENTED<br />

Patriot Pin:<br />

Marty Woods<br />

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES<br />

Social Media Warriors<br />

Prayer Warriors<br />

Phone your legislator<br />

Educate yourself <strong>COS</strong> University<br />

Read the US & IN Constitution<br />

Make calls as a Tele-Patriot<br />

Let your voice be heard<br />

Content Writers needed<br />

Run for government office<br />

Work at an election precinct<br />

Contribute by making a video<br />

Be a good citizen and neighbor<br />

Enroll in Patriot Academy<br />

Email your legislator<br />

Host a <strong>COS</strong> event<br />

Help at a <strong>COS</strong> event<br />

Donate handout materials<br />

Get a friend to sign the petition<br />

Forward the State <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />

Send a note to your representative<br />

Follow legislative action closely<br />

Contact your local school board<br />

Complete your training<br />

Sign petitions for issues/causes<br />

Send questions for the Roundtable<br />

Report election irregularities<br />

LEGISLATIVE REPORT<br />

by <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> Legislative Liaison Marty Woods<br />

HB1134 – passed. Amendment 20 was withdrawn and new Amendment 34 was put up in its<br />

place and it quickly restored some of the original content of the bill that <strong>COS</strong> supported. A<br />

new version of HB1134 passed and will be going to the Senate floor for a vote. It ended up<br />

much better than it would have been with amendment 20, but was not quite as good as we<br />

had hoped.<br />

HB1041 – passed. Gender definition in sports defines that a male at birth cannot participate<br />

in women's sports in <strong>Indiana</strong>.<br />

Marty encourages everyone to build strong relationships with their legislators.


ONE NATION UNDER GOD<br />

Aspirational Goal: To bring a Political and Spiritual Awakening to America.<br />

PRAYING FOR PEACE AND OUR FUTURE<br />

Lately, we’ve reached beyond the 50% mark – 18 of 34 states have applied to get the<br />

Convention of States scheduled. The plan that Michael Farris originally started and so many<br />

others have joined is coming closer to fruition every day.<br />

We aren’t there yet, but we know that our goal is good. We are praying about it and working<br />

on it for worthy reasons – not for evil. No one in <strong>COS</strong> is doing this for personal gain, or for<br />

more power – we are doing it for freedom. Our desire is for all to recognize that freedoms<br />

come from God, not from government, and to return the US to the basic freedoms we were<br />

given. Our forefathers started this country by praying to the Lord for wisdom and success,<br />

just like we do, and He granted that to the United States. Americans have achieved much –<br />

saved millions from evil forces, produced food that feeds millions around the world, and<br />

devised new methods and technology that help millions rise above the poverty they were<br />

born into.<br />

Let’s remember that when America is free, the rest of the world looks at us as that shining<br />

beacon on the hill. They see our freedom, our success, our generosity, and our reverence for<br />

God. It makes them want the same things, and brings glory to Him.<br />

We know what scripture says in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans that I have for you,’<br />

declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” I<br />

think we are seeing that unfold. Let’s keep praying and honoring God and watch what He<br />

will do in the United States.<br />

Join with our powerful Convention of States family in giving thanks, and wishing a<br />

blessed new year of health, peace and joy for everyone. Please join us in praying for<br />

those listed below who are in need of prayers, and for their families:<br />

Michael Baugh – in need of prayers for restoration of relationships.<br />

Our Friends in Ukraine – in need of prayers for peace and humanitarian help.<br />

Barb Bieberich – in need of prayers for healing (cancer diagnosis).<br />

Jennifer Heidenreich – in need of prayers for healing (cancer treatment).<br />

David Trombly – in need of prayers for healing (cancer treatment).<br />

Fred Tiedge – in need of prayers for comfort and healing (memory care).<br />

Please email <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> State Prayer Contact Tim Heidenreich with your prayer requests<br />

for upcoming events, legislative issues, vacancies critical roles to be filled, personal needs,<br />

surgery/illness, and items for thanksgiving. Phone Tim Heidenreich: 317-910-2992 or email<br />

Tim at: Tim.Heidenreich@cosaction.com.<br />

OPINION / EDITORIALS


Opinions expressed in the following articles are solely the expressed views of the authors.<br />

CITIZENSHIP and THINKING<br />

An Ordinary Citizen | <strong>March</strong> 4, 2022<br />

It’s hard to forget the image. Matthew Banta, Antifa’s Commander Red, is crying and lying in a<br />

fetal position on the ground. Why? Because he was scared. His actions had consequences and he<br />

was actually arrested. Caught up in the rhetoric of the BLM/Antifa web, Matthew was a Millennial<br />

who did not know how to reason. How to say "what if?" He had no Plan B. Matthew could not<br />

think for himself.<br />

One over-riding and undergirding tenet of this experiment we call America is that freedom of<br />

thought is the key to wisdom. The right to express those thoughts without fear of reprisal is the<br />

key to a free society. The lack of that right is the key to tyranny. This tenet is the basis for the First<br />

Amendment to the Constitution which guarantees us the right to many things.<br />

But that guarantee comes with an obligation of ownership. Citizens each own a piece of this<br />

country. As a result, we each have a responsibility to carefully identify whether or not we agree<br />

with and support what our country is doing. Not what we hope it’s doing, but what is actually<br />

going on. That’s because the keeping of this republic is a job that belongs to all of us.<br />

But the ability to carefully analyze the actions of our government requires a skill that many of us<br />

have not mastered. That skill is critical thinking and we ignore it at our peril.<br />

What Is Critical Thinking?<br />

First off, critical thinking is not common sense, though the result may seem that way. It is not<br />

intuition, though intuition may start the process. It is not a belief, though it may be overly<br />

influenced by beliefs if we’re not careful.<br />

Critical thinking is a practice, a habit, a mental muscle that we must shape and tone…not just<br />

once, but frequently. Further, we must model it and teach it to our children. No other person, no<br />

government, no institution is going to do that.<br />

The Basics<br />

While critical thinking began getting a lot of play in the 20th century, it’s actually a concept that’s<br />

about 2500 years old. It is a disciplined intellectual process that:<br />

involves conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, or evaluating information.<br />

obtains (or generates) information by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or<br />

communication.<br />

is based on the intellectual values of clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance,<br />

sound evidence, good reasons, depth, breadth, and fairness.


Combining these three sets of characteristics, critical thinking becomes a guide to belief and<br />

action.<br />

To boil it down, critical thinking has two major components: skills and habits. The skills involve<br />

the way we obtain and process information, and the habit becomes our commitment to practicing<br />

those skills frequently.<br />

Conversely, it is not about:<br />

information for information’s sake.<br />

having the skills without practicing them.<br />

using the skills without considering the potential consequences.<br />

Getting Closer to the Truth<br />

Remember that this skill is all about the evaluation and application of information as a guide to<br />

belief and action. But information is not always what it appears to be on the surface.<br />

Look at these headlines about the Texas GOP party concerning the teaching of critical thinking in<br />

the public schools.<br />

Texas GOP Rejects Critical Thinking – Really – Washington Post<br />

No More Critical Thinking in Schools! – Education Week<br />

The Terrifying Republican Platform – Forbes magazine<br />

From these headlines, you might believe the Texas legislature was banning teaching public school<br />

children how to think critically. However, if we were to check the Austin Chronicle, we would find<br />

that the articles in the preceding list related to a plank in the GOP platform. Digging deeper we can<br />

visit the GOP website and read the actual party platform. Here’s the real truth – the plank in the<br />

party platform reads like this:<br />

"Knowledge-Based Education – We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)<br />

(values clarification), critical thinking skills and similar programs that are simply a relabeling of<br />

Outcome-Based Education (OBE) (mastery learning) which focus on behavior modification and<br />

have the purpose of challenging the student’s fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority."<br />

Not exactly the same thing, is it? The plank in the platform is actually about a method of<br />

teaching, Outcome Based Education, and the fear that Outcome Based Education undermines<br />

parental authority. But you wouldn’t know it by the headlines.<br />

Tips for Researching Information<br />

So thinking critically requires us to find information that gets us as close to the source as possible.<br />

Here are some tips for doing that:<br />

Don’t rely on a limited number of sources no matter how noble their intentions.<br />

Start to dig. Google can be a starting point, as long as you remember that the first few<br />

references (or pages of references) from Google will be those that most align with Google’s<br />

algorithms.<br />

Look to find conflicting views of the same information.<br />

Research the authors of reviews or articles to determine their biases, to help you<br />

understand what is really being said.<br />

Remember that sometimes even though the source is openly biased (e.g., the Austin<br />

Chronicle is left-leaning), you may find a clue that will lead you closer to the truth.<br />

SIFT. LogicCheck.net suggests the SIFT method as a kind of mantra to help kickstart your<br />

research.<br />

The SIFT method has these four steps:<br />

S – Stop – don’t accept or reject, check it out.<br />

I – Investigate – this is the initial research process.<br />

F – Find better coverage – check other sources, widen your reach.<br />

T – Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context. In other words, what was really<br />

said, and in what context was it said.<br />

Why Do We Care?


Why Do We Care?<br />

We are becoming a country of people who do not know how to think. Those who fall into this trap<br />

are not able to foresee potential consequences of their actions. They have not reasoned through<br />

why they believe what they say they believe. Nor do they know how to question. They, like<br />

Matthew Banta, are vulnerable – and, by extension, so is America.<br />

Most of us are products of American public education. Since sometime in the 60s, it has not been<br />

in the interest of public education to encourage true critical thinking. Such thought often flies in<br />

the face of the ideology that permeates our schools and thus, must be discouraged. The lack of<br />

critical thinking practice shows up clearly in graduate level courses, particularly in those fields<br />

(e.g., medicine or law) where students have to think critically.<br />

In an article titled, Undoing the Dis-Education of Millennials, one law school professor summed up<br />

the situation this way: “For several years now my students have been mostly Millennials.<br />

Contrary to stereotype, I have found that the vast majority of them want to learn. But true to<br />

stereotype, I increasingly find that most of them cannot think, don’t know very much, and are<br />

enslaved to their appetites and feelings. Their minds are held hostage in a prison fashioned by<br />

elite culture and their undergraduate professors.”<br />

Some Next Steps<br />

There is certainly no dearth of information to research. Our world is awash in it. But the continual<br />

bombarding of news noise leaves us feeling wrung out. Exhausted. And consuming<br />

unsubstantiated news is like gorging on snack food. We eat it, but it isn’t good for us.<br />

So how do we turn things around? How do we become a people that can logically and respectfully<br />

question authority and accepted values without prejudging or fearing the answers? How do we<br />

value and support the acts of questioning and evaluating information?<br />

We practice.<br />

Here are some suggestions for growing and sharpening our thinking skills:<br />

Identify those sources whose views you usually accept without question. Question them.<br />

Look for evidence. What proof exists to support what is being said.<br />

Question respectfully, and teach your children to do the same thing. Make that a family<br />

habit.<br />

Question things that your children see often – like ads on television or the Internet. Ask<br />

them what the advertiser wants them to do. What images are being used to do so?<br />

Study critical thinking. Start with the resources listed at the end of this article.<br />

Remember that all of us have blind spots – what are yours?<br />

Have clearly stated reasons for what you do, and what you don’t do. Teach your children to<br />

do the same.<br />

Think very carefully before you vote – in the primaries, and in the general election.<br />

Research the candidates. What have they done and what do they stand for?<br />

Practice open and dispassionate discussions of problems around the home. Let your<br />

children see you find practical, workable solutions to those problems…and evaluate or<br />

revise those solutions if needed.<br />

Learn to step back, take a wider – yet deeper – view.<br />

Apply the ability to think critically to every arena of state and local politics from PTA to<br />

school board, city council to mayor, county commissioner to state legislature. They all<br />

matter.<br />

The Bottom Line<br />

America is a great country, but in the course of history such countries come and go. This doesn’t<br />

usually happen in one great flash, but is more likely a fading by degrees.<br />

Critical thinking is not just a nice idea or an intellectual exercise. The obligation to analyze where<br />

we are, what we are facing, and determine what we will do about it, is upon us.<br />

So whether America flourishes or fades is in some part a result of our individual willingness to<br />

meet, face, and act upon that obligation.


Sources for this article include:<br />

LogicCheck.net, Information Literacy – Starting Our Search<br />

https://www.logiccheck.net/post/information-literacy-starting-our-search<br />

The Foundation for Critical Thinking<br />

https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766<br />

The Observer<br />

https://observer.com/2018/01/american-education-system-suppresses-critical-thinking/<br />

New Boston Post<br />

https://americandigest.org/long-read-week-undoing-dis-education-millennials-adam-j-macleod/<br />

Does the next Supreme Court Justice matter to you?<br />

THEN YOU MUST WATCH! WHAT IS DARK MONEY?


DETACHED FROM REALITY?<br />

Insanity is Repeating the Same Mistakes and Expecting Different Results<br />

by Susan Lyon<br />

A lovely young couple we know had to flee from their home in Kyiv last week with their 3 small<br />

children because Russian forces were nearing the city and danger was imminent. My husband<br />

and I are terribly concerned for their safety, heartsick over the hopeless situation they face,<br />

limited on what we can do to help them from a distance, and just left with the feeling that this is<br />

such an unnecessary tragedy and wondering WHY? Why now? What happened? How could we be<br />

flirting with global peace for the first brief moment in history just a little over a year ago, and now<br />

we are straight back to war, death, and the possibility of nuclear destruction? What blew us out of<br />

the water? How did the balance we had painstakingly nurtured on this planet for the past few<br />

years become destabilized?<br />

A video we received from our young friend, an idealistic, gentle, and soft-spoken<br />

Ukrainian gentlemen, expressing his faith and hope for eternal life brought tears to my eyes, and<br />

at the same time, it struck such a chord of disgust in my heart for the aggressors who would bring<br />

such horror to others, and for the world conditions which allowed it to happen. How could I not<br />

put myself in Aton's shoes, or that of his beautiful wife Ekaterina? How could I feel anything but<br />

compassion as they struggle to keep their children safe as they leave their home behind? They<br />

were blessed to be able to leave because they had 3 children, but depending on their current<br />

location, he may still have to fight.<br />

Striking Home<br />

How have we been affected in the United States? I have to believe that most people – maybe 99% –<br />

are like me and wish for a peaceful world. I'm sure they are aghast and heartsick. I hear many<br />

people making suggestions as to what we could do to help the people of Ukraine. Some are actively<br />

donating funds for humanitarian relief, and the government has approved for some weapons to<br />

be sent, but I still shake my head and wonder WHY did the people of Ukraine have to go through<br />

this? Their country is being carpet-bombed and some cities are already in shambles. They have<br />

lost power in many places and the weather is brutally cold. Many who live in cities don't own<br />

cars, so they had to flee on foot.<br />

How does this have anything at all to do with <strong>COS</strong> you might ask? How does it relate to<br />

government overreach, fiscal irresponsibility, or corruption in the United States – all things we are<br />

trying to correct with a Convention of States? I believe it does, because I believe when we have a<br />

good stable government, that also stabilizes the entire world. Are we responsible for what is<br />

happening in Ukraine? Could it have been avoided? I believe it could have been. That's the most<br />

heartbreaking truth of all. Our choices matter. Our votes matter. Substantive research on key<br />

issues before we vote matters. As "An Ordinary Citizen" explained in an earlier op/ed called<br />

Citizenship and Thinking, critical thinking matters, and we have seen that key breakdowns and<br />

careless choices in America can bring the world to its knees in the blink of an eye.<br />

You might ask, but how can my choices affect the people of Ukraine? What did I do? How am I to<br />

blame?<br />

It's complicated, but not rocket science for the normal American citizen to figure out that our<br />

economy and foreign policy directly affects the rest of the world. We control the international<br />

currency and market. With that goes a certain responsibility to provide stability. With our votes<br />

we determine who makes the important decisions that drive our economy and foreign policy.<br />

Leading with strength stabilizes the world, because it instills confidence in the future, in the<br />

economy, and in the hope for a better world. We won't get into election integrity here, but my<br />

feeling is that the 2020 election was a turning point in the future of our country and the world.<br />

Not only did the current administration present itself to be weak and vulnerable, but deals were<br />

struck that directly compromised the welfare of Americans and the Ukraine people.<br />

Stopping our oil and natural gas production while choosing to purchase energy from Russia was<br />

the single most dangerous decision that has been made in recent history. Not only was it<br />

dangerous, it took the country back to a situation of insecurity, which qualifies as insanity. Giving<br />

up our energy independence guaranteed that the path of peace we were traveling would be carpet<br />

bombed and scorched. It is no longer passable. This decision was not made without someone<br />

profiting. The United States certainly does not profit from the decision. The American people are


profiting. The United States certainly does not profit from the decision. The American people are<br />

paying dearly for the decision, and the Ukranian people are now paying for the decision with their<br />

homes, their lives, and their blood. Who is profiting?<br />

Confidence is at an all-time low in the United States. Every single marker of peace and prosperity<br />

is suffering under the burden of this congress and administration. Dark money has financed the<br />

campaigns of district attorneys who do the bidding of the donors, the 1% who hide in the<br />

shadows, wishing to further destabilize America on Main Street by releasing dangerous criminals<br />

who threaten us with anarchy, and likely they are profiting from war as well. Their<br />

influence has infiltrated our justice system, while attacking our defenders such as the police and<br />

military – another check and balance of our republic has been violated.<br />

I'm not sure 99% understand the gravity of their vote, or the importance of their involvement in<br />

preserving our republic. History proves that our republic not only can be lost, but the odds are that<br />

it will be lost. We are making the same unfortunate errors that ancient Rome made – the first<br />

attempt at a republic. Individually we must become the torchbearers of a future age, with our<br />

values lighting the way for civilization, or we must be prepared to face the possibility of<br />

becoming a subject nation to a greater power aggressive enough to take it from us. I'm not sure<br />

the 99% know how to achieve a peaceful world without taking on the 1%. It will require much<br />

wisdom and discernment to achieve success, but the world will be the beneficiary through<br />

restored peace and prosperity. There has always been an understanding between citizens that the<br />

majority rules because the common sense, logic, and wisdom of the group can be counted upon to<br />

reflect what is best for society as a whole. Fair and honest elections always guaranteed that.<br />

Today, American preoccupation, indifference, complacency, and lack of education has created a<br />

monster. Corruption abounds. The tipping point has come where those who are unwise are<br />

becoming the majority. So few are real thinkers. The power of the lobby has resulted in a group of<br />

modern legislators and government execs who are attempting to please every lobbyist who ever<br />

donated a dollar to place them in office, and appease every victim that has ever lived. They are<br />

also concerned about making their own fortunes while they are in a position to do so. Instead of<br />

doing the one job that they are supposed to do – protect society as a whole – they make hay while<br />

the sun shines and have hijacked our republic. By their poor choices they have placed our country<br />

in a position of weakness and vulnerability.<br />

Have you noticed how pursuing certain policies always bring us back to the same undesirable<br />

results? War. Poverty. Each election cycle we are promised a brighter new day and hope for<br />

tomorrow, but mostly, tomorrow never comes. You have to question – why? We are told the<br />

problems are impossible to solve. We have to live with it, especially if we are patriots it's our duty<br />

and obligation to suffer for the good of everyone. What it really comes down to is we are suffering<br />

to support the 1% who are hiding in the shadows and plotting against us. Why do they do it? The<br />

root of all evil, of course. Wealth and Power. Somebody is making money while the rest of us<br />

suffer. Somebody is always profiting from all of the pain. We think we understand what is going<br />

on because we don't really want to see the darkness that lies beneath the surface. We don't want<br />

to imagine that the 1% that have so much would plot against us. Why would they do that? Faithful<br />

people have an even harder time understanding it, and honestly they are the last to acknowledge<br />

the truth, because they are the most loving and forgiving. People the world over are generally<br />

good, even if lacking in wise leadership. It falls upon us to make a change and bring the world<br />

back on track to peace. We can no longer allow the human cost of war.<br />

What Can We Do?<br />

The time has come for us to wake up. Corruption is preventing us from pursuing our dream<br />

as Americans. We are causing pain in the rest of the world by abandoning our post as<br />

vigilant citizens. We must do things that we have not done for a long time, such as:<br />

Only choose leaders who are people of integrity and full of wisdom.


Only choose leaders who are people of integrity and full of wisdom.<br />

Educate yourself in the US Constitution, and your state constitution.<br />

Take the time to seek the truth and think for yourselves.<br />

Recognize failed policies. Cause and effect – learn from mistakes.<br />

Recognize and repeat successful policies. If it's not broken don't fix it.<br />

Know your history well so mistakes are never repeated.<br />

Stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before. Ask a trusted mentor.<br />

Test the news for truth, especially when it is labeled as having been debunked.<br />

Let your voice be heard. Alert your family and friends to mis/dis/mal information.<br />

Be willing to fight for our freedom and our republic.<br />

Make sure your young people are well-versed in their role as good citizens.<br />

Question the hidden agenda behind any government activities.<br />

Closely follow what's happening in legislature. Let them know you're watching!<br />

Keep track of how your representatives vote on every issue.<br />

Give up blind trust in your representatives. Hold them accountable.<br />

Have a long memory. Never forget when a politician promises but does not deliver.<br />

If representatives fall short, make sure everyone knows about it, including them.<br />

Make sure local and federal budgets are adhered to. It's YOUR money.<br />

Never let a ballot for any office go unchallenged in your county.<br />

Be aware of deadlines that could prevent a candidate from a place on the ballot.<br />

Be discerning. Policy changes always rear their ugly heads just before an election.<br />

Be involved in your local government and school board.<br />

Work your local election precinct as a judge or inspector.<br />

Make sure your county election is compliant with all state law.<br />

Be just, live with kindness, and walk humbly with your God. Be a good leader.<br />

Never miss an opportunity to vote. The world is counting on you to do it right.<br />

MUST WATCH – UKRAINE LEADERS SPEAK OUT<br />

Click on image to view.<br />

GOVERNMENT OVERREACH.<br />

IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING.<br />

CAREER POLITICIANS.<br />

POLITICAL CORRUPTION.<br />

WASHINGTON IS BROKEN!<br />

We have a solution as big as the problem!<br />

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Susan Lyon – Editor <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />

Submit articles for review to the Editor at: susan.lyon@cosaction.com<br />

Dale Parrish – <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> State Director<br />

Ken Kashuba – <strong>COS</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> Communications Director<br />

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