What's your resolution?

So, I wonder how many New Year's Resolutions you're going to break for 2008. I already know where I stand. With losing 30 pounds by Spring Break, eliminating debt, and selling a "golden" script under my belt, I'm sure I can add more to my "To-Do, still, List" for the New upcoming Year.

But seriously, there really needs to be a momentous change, some of which are imperative for us to ascend to a higher echelon as individuals and as a nation. Whether you're tuning into Hillary "the 1st" Clinton, following Ron Paul's true constitution-defending wisdom, or looking to Ba'rock the Vote - it's important that you know the issues and realize that we are in a time of great historical relevance. Deter from the daily distractions that help you to disassemble your resolution attempts and get involved in the next growing phase of our nation.

I believe America is reaching its young adult years as a nation and is in a state of re-definition, struggling to establish its identity. The United States is a rather unique form of residency. There's a mix of immigrants and the descendants of, people looking to start a new life and others seeking refuge until their home country regains its footing. One way to look at it is, I cannot actually see myself going to China and being accepted as Chinese, yet someone from China can come here and successfully be considered American, somewhat escaping confined labels, balancing old and new heritage with family. It's remarkable, and going abroad this spring will certainly help sharpen my perspectives.

But to those who keep abreast of important historical events, socio-economic and political, we all must do our part in re-educating the nation of their duty to keep the people informed by truth and not coercion, moved by natural law-not by tainted permit, and hold true the checks and balances of government by the people, for the people. Know the issues, because by the look of all the unfamiliar chunks off your paycheck(s), unfavorable health & general insurance policies, and dumbed-down masses, I'm sure they know you.

Incidentally, I almost led a list of probable movies, shows, and music LPs to look forward to-and-look away from for the 2008 year, but I truly feel that young adults (and teens alike) must see past the iPod Touch giveaways, discount Walmart TVs, and season finales and affirm a true position on taking this nation into the right direction. By learning history and tying certain points together with current events, I have learned to shed my apathy for anything political, and high-end financial/economic, and I know you can do the same.

My future film stars and crew, music makers and wanna-bees; embrace the new year with a new-found understanding. Make your New Year's resolution a task to help others keep theirs, and we just might accomplish them all. Maybe later I'll list some movies to look out for, but for now, take notice.

"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin

Duty calls.