"Yes We Can!"
Today was an amazing day! I am beyond excited about the changes that are taking place in our nation. The 44th President of the United States, President Barack Obama took office and with him the hopes and dreams of so many! I personally, am thrilled at the change, the challenge of a new mind, new government, new policies to be created and an era of peace and knowledge to be shaped, rather than fear and war! How does all this affect the DCI realm? Look around us, what was once a thriving nation is now in financial ruin, what was a "standard" for other nations, is now a warning to avoid our paths. I think with a new administration will come better prices, stronger and smarter financial decisions, and the ability to maintain the non-profits that are currently foundering in their own debt. Recently, I read The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps is selling off everything, from property to unused equipment in hopes to pay off what is hundreds of thousands of dollars accrued debt brought to light because of a bankruptcy filed. Why is this? How can a corps, with its great educational legacy be foundering so relentlessly? I know there are other possibly reasons besides our government and its current condition; however I know not many people have the money to invest or would invest in the non-profit realm just to see it collapse in a court. I'm so sad for the Spartans, and many others like her. It recently was debated that Bands of America & the Make Music Corporation, like the Spartans will be failing under the debt if proper funding is not established. We as a people, we as alumni and fans of DCI, WGI, & BOA…or whatever non-profit and/or representative organizations you believe in, we need to step forward and demand that these organizations be preserved. Why should there be BILLIONS of dollars in relief for one company and yet not another? We have been living in a nation of "good ole boys" that get what they want, regardless the damage it causes…BILLIONS are gone, BILLIONS and we're no closer to stability than had they shut down shop. I pray to the God I believe in, and respectably to whom or whatever you may believe, that a wise and fair person has taken office and will stop the corruption, stop the hand-outs, and reshape to provide for our nation's true needs! Thanks for reading my small sermon and I hope you agree - if not leave me a (tactful) comment telling me what you think should be different. Cheers! -Ty.
