"It's time to open our eyes." -Michael Norman Today our nation has problems that seem insurmountable, such as protecting our "God given" Freedoms, instability around the world that is an elevated threat, and a very weak economy. However, I believe they can be solved because there are logical solutions to these issues which will allow America to once again become a prosperous and secure global leader. It is an observation and a reality; there are good citizens who are Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Libertarians, and so on. We are all caught up in the political web. We are being used as pawns, at our own expense, for politicians' benefit. My suggestion: Let's not allow ourselves to be manipulated and stop the nonsense. Create term limits for every elected office. In addition, require bills that prohibit special privileges for Members of Congress. My intention is to expose readers to many elements of our society and the world. This book will dip into various subjects, providing awareness and insight. From that point, it will be up to each reader to continue to research and learn about the different aspects of each topic shared. I could easily run on about any given subject, but that is not my intention with this book. This book was written for all the hard working individuals who are attempting to raise their families and contribute to society, while paying their taxes and being responsible citizens but don't have time to remain well informed. Hopefully this book will provide necessary insight into important issues within our nation and allow busy people to become better informed as it pertains to what is going on in our country. My concern: Most of our society is unaware of many important issues impacting our nation. Given our present direction, I am afraid that our nation is in a state of decline and that civil unrest is coming to our society. Through attentive observation, I can be inspired by simple acts of generosity and kindness on a daily basis. Let us not lose faith but instead focus on our collective mission and our ability to achieve great things. Together, we will achieve great things.