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Who should help determine how we lead our lives?

Points to Ponder
Thanks to Buckshot for the thought
By Franklin Price
9/25/2018

Here are some points to ponder
About who should have a say
About our lives, and how we live them,
The how, the why, the way

Those for whom we care the most
Our husbands and our wives
Our children, parents, siblings
Friends who make for better lives

The devout and caring clergy,
When they practice what they preach,
Our important educators
When they stick to what they teach

The doctors who take care of us
And are concerned about our health
Those who affect our incomes
Our positions and our wealth

Celebrities are not among these  
They are there to entertain
The same goes for pro athletes
To give advice, they should refrain

The Media and all the news
Should be always verified
Affirmed to our satisfaction 
May still be taken for a ride

Last and least, the politicians
Who only care of what they think
To listen much to what they say
Will drive us all to drugs and drink

Should we ever want to speak ourselves
The  first amendment says we may
Our minds should dwell before we speak
Can't withdraw the words we say

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