Political Free Loaders: The Silent Threat to Our Republic

A healthy republic depends on an informed, active citizenry. When citizens withdraw from civic life — ignoring school board meetings, local elections, and public policy debates — they create a vacuum that is quickly filled by those with the loudest voices and most radical agendas. The result? Laws and policies are shaped by a small, motivated minority rather than the majority of everyday Americans.

History teaches us that republics are not destroyed from the outside first — they are weakened from within, when citizens stop caring enough to protect them. When we refuse to engage, we are effectively voting by default, allowing others to decide the future for us, our children, and our grandchildren.

By the Numbers

• 66% – Average voter turnout in presidential elections (but only 46% in midterms and far lower for local races).
• 10% – Percentage of eligible voters who decide most school board races.
• 5,000+ – Number of local offices in the U.S. that go uncontested each year.
• <1,000 votes – Margin by which many school board, city council, and levy elections are decided.

These numbers prove that when even a small group of engaged citizens shows up, they can dramatically change outcomes.

A Tragic Wake-Up Call

The recent death of Charlie Kirk has jolted many Americans out of political apathy. Kirk, a powerful advocate for free speech and civic involvement, spent his life urging young people to take responsibility for their communities and their country. His assassination was not just a personal tragedy but a national alarm bell, reminding us that the fight for liberty is real — and dangerous.

In the wake of his death, there has been a renewed call to action across the nation. Parents are speaking up at school board meetings, young voters are registering in record numbers, and conversations about our Constitution are springing up in coffee shops and living rooms. This renewed civic energy must not fade.

Why Your Voice Matters

Being politically engaged doesn’t mean agreeing with everyone — it means showing up. It means reading bills, asking questions, speaking respectfully but boldly, and holding leaders accountable. Silence is not neutrality; it is permission for others to decide the future for you.

Engagement also means seeking truth before rushing to judgment. We must resist the temptation to believe every accusation without knowing the facts. The health of our society depends on courageous citizens willing to call out lies, expose corruption, and challenge radical policies that threaten individual rights and literally put people in danger. When truth is silenced, tyranny advances.

My Take

The time to take responsibility has never been more critical. We have been like surfers waiting for the BIG wave. It’s here!

We need to paddle as fast as humanly possible to catch it — and ride it back to safety, restoring law and order, goodness, and preserving our constitutional values.

Call to Action

Our republic is not self-sustaining — it requires you.

• Attend a city council or school board meeting this month.
• Register and commit to vote in every election, local and national.
• Have civil conversations with neighbors and friends about issues that matter.
• Educate your children and grandchildren about their rights — and responsibilities — as citizens.

The health of our republic depends on whether ordinary Americans decide to engage. Don’t be a political free loader — be a citizen who stands up, speaks up, and takes action.