Appreciated Government

I feel that my classmate and I are on the same page on what we have learned from this government class. I truly appreciate knowing that one of my classmate’s opinions regarding what we have gained from this government class is positive and grateful. Reading Viola’s commentary which is titled Blog VII made me realize that now when I sit at the break room table at work with all of my co-workers talking about politics, or my family or whoever I come across that wants to talk about it. I have an opinion to state because I understand about what is going on. I have the right and a place as an American citizen to speak my mind because I have the liberty of freedom of speech that I took for granted just as well as I took voting for granted.

Viola states that “knowledge is power when it comes to our government.” I could not agree with her more. The more you know about the history of our government and the way it works. The more you want to become involved because you understand the founding and establishment of it, and what it represents. It gives you motivation to hold it true to what it does represent. Viola mentions that she has realized how important Special Interests groups are and how much difference you can make in our country by participating and being apart of such organizations.

Serving as a delegate for the Hilary Clinton Campaign, and treasurer of her HOA, she realizes government is everywhere. I believe she is correct, I work in a Pharmacy and even in a pharmacy there are government influenced laws that the pharmacy has to abide by such as the FDA as well as Texas State Board of Pharmacy policies. I have realized that many of the laws are influenced by federal laws and learning what I have from this class gave me the opportunity to understand these laws more properly and the reason for their implementation. I also agree with Viola when she says that we have a well established system of checks and balances within our government. We both believe that these checks and balances have worked so well for the U.S. that many have gone through hardships trying to seek it.

In conclusion the use of her statement “The seeds that have been planted while taking this government class give me a sense of awareness that I did not have before” nailed it for me. I definitely want to be involved more in politics as an American citizen because my knowledge of American government is broad now, and I have confidence that my voice of opinion can make a difference when before my ignorance allowed me to believe it really didn’t matter. I believe the Texas law that these government classes are a requirement to obtaining your degree is vital, and whoever proposed them and implemented them knew what they were doing when they passed it. I hope too to pass my knowledge gained from this class on to others that may not have the chance to learn what I have learned.