What if ‘John Hancock’ had signed his name as ‘John H’ or just ‘JH’ instead of his bold first and last name signature stroke for all to view? This was truly a proud, bold statement of one of the few who stood against the Tyranny of the Oppressive Rule of King George in Colonial America.

This was a stroke of penmanship which could lead to dire consequences and did for many of the original Declaration of Independence signors and their families.

I’m challenging all you ‘big talkers’ out there in the blog sphere to cease being so critical and to start applying your skills and talents to initiate something constructive.

Is action too much to ask? I don’t think so. I’ll publish your relevant, verbatim Comments if there is no abusive language and your comments are formed sentences, not just Tweets.

Yesterday, while enjoying a cigar with a good friend, we mused at how few people, today take serious action to convert their opinions into concrete actions. Flapping one’s lips versus walking the talk has become the safe, acceptable behavior.

While freedom of speech is a wonderful expression of what we cherish as Americans and blogging has unleashed millions of individual opinions, isn’t it time to take action to convert concepts into practical realities to give them legs and feet not just voices?

The great divide or chasm between thinking and doing remains broad because of the fear of consequences, scorn by peers; or, it may require effort to do more than lift a finger at a keyboard. Action requires effort, commitment and exposure.

Lately, the Radio Talk Show Media has moved millions of Americans to attend Tea Parties to protest out of control government spending. In cities across America protesters have registered their dissatisfaction with our current Federal Government Policies.

Fair Tax Advocates have formed local groups to take constructive action to move their cause out of the discussion stage. Strong feelings and opinions have motivated some groups to form lines in the sand and to create plans of action.

Whatever your cause, I encourage you to take the next step to take action because we only have to take note of the ultimate sacrifices of our defenders of freedom at the far outposts they guard to preserve our July 4^th Freedoms we sometimes take for granted.

While July 4^th Celebrations reminded us of our consecrated values, lets demonstrate to those in uniform that we seriously appreciate their actions on our behalf. That we too are brave enough to stand up and be counted and held accountable for our actions.

Do you agree?