Wrap Me In The Flag - An American Voice

I resist authority. Idealistically, by nature and most importantly, by conditioning. An authority figure seriously betrayed my trust and loyalty when I was very, very young. That authority figure ordered me to do things that turned out to be incredibly horribly wrong, and the results scarred me for life. I have been incapable of giving unquestioning obedience to any authority figure since. Especially when they demand obedience in angry tones, refuse to explain themselves or their reasoning and threaten harm or abuse in exchange for non-compliance.

Counseling, therapy and soul searching have all led to nil in re-endowing me with the easy confidence that comes from un-violated youth. The only authority figures I am able to give confidence to are those that win me over to their side by clearly communicating logical and reasonable ideas and plans or have a proven track record for caring about the well being of others. Leaders that approach me as an equal, or as a valued intelligent individual have the best chance, and not much chance talking to me as a servant or beast of burden whose purpose in life should be to serve their will.

Don't try and demand my obedience. That will only tick me off. And don't threaten me, that will only harden my resolve. Convince me with logic and right thinking. Speak to my heart and my head and be mindful that the truest and best allies are won, never coerced.

Don't expect to win me over easily. Having been fooled and abused smartened me up and made me leery. But if your goal is true, I could be worth your while. My strength and tenacity run deep, my intelligence and skill base, broad. I am a veteran, a voter, a worker and a tax payer. I am an American citizen.