“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.” Proverbs 29:2
“Let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule with the fear of God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglect their duty and place corrupted” - Noah Webster, author of Webster’s Dictionary
“Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it" - John Quincy Adams
“In free governments, the rulers are the servants, and the people their superiors and sovereigns.” - Benjamin Franklin
“We may look up to Armies for our defense, but virtue is our best security. It is not possible that any state should long remain free where virtue is not supremely honored.” - Samuel Adams
The right to vote is an honor and privilege. Don’t take it for granted!