I went to vote at 7:30a. I did not come out of the voting place until 9:15a. I have never seen a long line at my voting place. It was a very proud moment. I had a beautiful conversation with an older gentlemen and several young ladies. This election woke up the people up. The unprecedented line I saw in my neighborhood renewed my faith in community. I think people are now seeing we have a common goal to see our city, region, state, and nation grow stronger educationally, economically, etc.

Rest assured readers the fire will not be quenced after this election. I have been moved to become more active in the community, even in politics. Prince Herbert Harrison of Gary, Indiana was a speaker for one of the mayors and was known in the political realm, although he was not a politician himself. As the city of Detroit is in political upheaval this is a great time to get involved. We, the people, need to get up build up our own community.

STOP BLAMING THE POLITICIANS THAT YOU LET RUN FREE BY NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THEM!

Princess Shirley Aquart, President of the Wisemen’s Board, has called a fast in solidarity with the November 4th vote. The fast begins on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 6p and ends Monday, November 3, 2008 at 6p. The dietary requirement is simple:  only intake liquids during the fasting period. (Consult your physician if necessary.)

She has asked every member of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church to vote. The Church is not telling us how to vote but mandating us to exercise our civic right and responsibility.

OBEY AND BE BLESSED!

Fellow citizens of the world, All Hail to the Christ Within,

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. I think we as a country need to stand up and take responsibility for our government. We can no longer call ourselves a democracy when only 50-55% of the American people voted in the Presidential elections in 2004. In this election, I want to see the number break 60%. If not, it will show that we are not ready for any kind of fundamental change in this nation.

Obama has been saying change since the beginning of his campaign, and now McCain has picked up that cry. That CRY is the cry of the Spirit of God to this nation. We all know, no matter our political views, that the USA must make substantive changes. Education, the Middle East, the military, law enforcement, the intelligence community, energy technology, and every other part of America needs revolution. However, if the people don’t stand up and make their voices heard, the same policies will continue regardless of who gets in office.

Here in Detroit, our Mayor has resigned and foolishness is continuing. People tried to put all the blame on him. Yes he made poor choices and brought the charges onto himself. At the same time, he was right in his final mayoral speech that his exit will not solve the city’s problems. All the issues are still on the table. The people of Detroit need to stand up. Maybe electing new people will work, or maybe coming down on the current administration and council will due. Change is coming!

Saints and friends, the time of passiveness has passed. It is time to be active. God is here. Go out and vote in November. Vote for the candidate you feel best represents your values and will lead the nation in the direction you think it should go. Don’t let only 25% of the nation tells us who should be president. Use your voice. Volunteer in your churches, your communities, your neighborhood schools and nursing homes. See what your local politicians are doing. Skip a sports game and sit in on a city council’s meetings (or whatever the equivalent is in your city or town). Talk to the local police and see what you can do to make your community better. Again, GO VOTE IN NOVEMBER. This will truly show the terrorists that they failed. Amen. Amen. Amen.

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Rev. George H. Latimer-Knight
Written September 11, 2008 at age 26