Then there are others, who are intrigued by the concept, but just aren't sure if they want to be part of it. That is acceptable. I have no quibble with someone who wants to make sure they want to be a part of the Citadel. After all, committing to live in the Citadel is committing to a big chunk of responsibility. Some people can't commit to one person, let alone 3500 families. It's good they work it out before hand.
Then there are people within the III whom I call fair weather Patriots.
It's pretty easy to recognize people who are out and out hostile to our concept of the Citadel. But, have you ever thought about how Patriots that have taken a "wait and see" position about the Citadel affect us? People who are waiting for us to succeed at the huge endeavor we have taken on because then they can live "under our wings of protection." They are not willing to put a part of themselves out there for the bringing about of the Citadel, but who are more than willing to fully take all the advantages of living in the Citadel's shadow once it is a physical reality. They rather remind me of the people who don't put away food storage but jokingly tell you if the SHTF they'll come to your house.
This is what I say to them. I understand if you don't have money to bring to the table. But what of your time? If you want to truly be a part of building the Citadel then figure out a way to contribute your time and effort. Do what you can to support III Arms. Volunteer in some way with either III Arms or the Citadel. This is going to take all of us, working hard, working together, and bringing these projects into their full potential. This is where we stand shoulder to shoulder in the here and now. If we have to do so later against enemies we will be comfortable and confident who is beside us because we will have already done it.
Well said. We don't need fence-sitters or people on the sidelines waiting to see which team to play for.
ReplyDeleteGrab the rope, and start pulling.