Time to break government addiction
(My Eastern New Mexico News column from January 16, 2019- posted in its entirety now that the paper's exclusivity has expired)
When an addict's supply is cut off, it's usually an agonizing journey through withdrawal to the other side of the addiction; where the poison finally loosens its grip on the person, giving him a new chance at life. I'm not talking about a chemical dependency this time, but a far more deadly condition: government addiction.
If you are feeling effects from this imaginary government "shutdown", even as simple as having noticed it, you are most likely somewhat addicted to government.
Do you feel as though you are suffering because you don't have enough government? Are you buying into the hysterics coming from the government extremists wanting the shutdown to end?
Other signs of addiction can include a desire to see taxes increased, a call to build border walls, the obsession to outlaw tools of self-defense while saying that's what police are for, and many other things.
Those aren't the cravings of a healthy mind or spirit.
If you've ever wanted more government than you currently have, you are addicted and on a self-destructive path. Are you suffering any discomfort or emotional distress at all? If so, you are feeling the effects of withdrawal caused by your government addiction.
I'd love to help you kick your habit. You may think I'm joking; I'm not.
Like all addictions, breaking the addiction to government is going to hurt. Withdrawal is never fun. It is so much easier to chase after one more hit; one more law to ease the pain for the moment. If someone offers you a hit of government, and you take it, you've fed your addiction. You've kicked the can down the road. You've delayed healing rather than facing the problem and dealing with it in a responsible manner. It's your choice.
Addicts are responsible for their choices. No one is obligated to bail them out or save them from themselves. Yes, it is hard to watch someone hurt themselves. Worse, irresponsible behavior always has innocent victims; those who never asked to be a part of the sickness, but who get dragged down with the junkie.
This unique chance to break your addiction won't last forever. When it ends, and someone offers you a hit of your old vice, I hope you'll be strong enough to say "no". To say you don't need the poison anymore. If you need someone to talk to, to help you through the pain of withdrawal, I'm here for you. I'm completely serious.
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Were there any takers for government rehab?
Not a single one. Like I say, I think my newspaper column is widely ignored.
Remember the Parable of the Sower, and even if seeds land on good soil, it takes time for them to germinate.
And also, Isaiah's job
Bingo. Good link BTW.
There was no change for my daily life during the government shutdown. Does anyone run a business with non-essential employees? The system is a complete joke.
This made me laugh because I imagined some guy on the street in a trench coat offering people hits of "G" lol.
I agree the longer statists kick the can down the road the harder it's going to be for them to kick the habit and the harder the withdrawl is going to be.