By Alice Flanders
About two weeks ago my brother William and I engaged in a ‘light’ discussion of the ‘jab.’ I said that no one held us down on a table to get the jab. My brother responded, “the threat to their economic security was tantamount to nearly irresistible coercion.”
My response to him appears below.
And we know that it does not get easier as time goes forward. For those who paused and compromised, they can likely rationalize that they can, should/must compromise again.
But isn’t it always that way? Powerful entities trying to bully us into compromising. Looking back at the historical Biblical record, the various prophets and God Fearing have always first been threatened with damage to their economic security. Bend the knee, kiss the ring, bow to the statue or you won’t get the goodies.
You said: “the threat to their economic security was tantamount to nearly irresistible coercion.” But it is not 100% irresistable. We can say no. The cost might be high, but this is where we put our faith to the test, where we get a chance to put our money (God’s money) where our mouth is.
I would like it to be known that here in the People’s Socialist Republic of Vermont, life is always a challenge… and many RINOs know first hand that they can not easily step in another way once they have compromised.
Note that I did not say they cannot turn, but once the first compromise has been done it is harder to step away. But admitting our error and siding with what we believe is the proper way to go brings relief as we face God every day in prayer and ask for His guidance and assistance… that will surely be granted.
Vermont is not the place to be for an easy ride. Here in Vermont the Republican Governor is very popular with certain elements of the Left. The fix is in for most RINOs. And FYI that is why I took NO donations for my last political run. I was and am indebted to no man.
Just stand strong and try to encourage any you know who felt they had to compromise on what they believed was not correct. They will be challenged again. These are the times that have been spoken of before. So many around us will certainly need solid living and breathing examples of people who have counted the cost and are not willing to compromise. You can be that person for many.
One with Hashem [a Jewish reference to the divine name] is a majority. Remember the challenge, the drama at Mount Carmel.
The author is a Windham County resident and 2022 and 2020 candidate for Vermont elective office. She is of the Jewish faith.