A Story

I read a story about a kingdom long ago. This kingdom was large and prosperous and lead by a great man. The king taught the people to do what is right, to work hard, to be generous to each other, and to be independant. When the king grew old and ill he called all his people together to one city and there he built a tower and standing ontop of it gave his final address to his people. He reminded them off all he had taught them and encouraged them to always remember what is right and do it. The king then named his son as his heir to the throne and died a couple of years later.
The new king was a just man. He lead his people in righteousnes. He was also a great leader, he didn't seek power. He was even reluctant to take the throne. In office, instead of taxing his people so he could live a lavish life style he worked his own farm with his own hands to provide for himself so he wouldn't be a burden on the people.
I am amazed at this youg kinds dedication to his people. He himself didn't even want to be a burden on his people so he worked to keep the taxes low. Oh how our country today could use a man or woman in office who could lead like this king of old. Our government is spending too much money, money that doesn't belong to them, money that belongs to us. They are taxing us too much, reaching for powers where they shouldn't and all aroudn growing too big for their britches. It needs to stop. Somehow.