The Omaha guide., 1947-04-05
Will Democracy
Stand the Test?
OPENS OFFICES
OF DENTISTRY
ARllClE BY
n. {. SIM MONS

In my article last week our at
tention was directed to Britain
and America concerning the decay
of these national powers. W. al
SO learned that these are the times
when the gentiles are nearing
their end.
Will Democracy Stand the Test?
This is the question which we will
consider going a little further
than we did last week.
In this land of plenty, in this
country of freedom of speech, free
dom of the press, freedom Of relig-
ion and freedom of ones self. how
wonderful are these most glorious
privileges. These rights we can ex-
ercise without question in our land
of Democracy.
In America we have some of the
best schools of the world. Our
children flock within these dedi-
Gated buildings with lightness of
spirit and joy of satisfaction.
These children are nodded to take
their places among their fellow
citizens in this great land of De-
mocracy.
: What would it mean to America
if our system of education fell
within the hands of Dictatorship?
What would we do if our churches
were controlled by the furious
spirit of those who seek to OBJ
press the subjects Of this land.
Those devasted lands of Europe.
those homes, those schools and the
occupants thereof, were all a
source of pleasure to many. But
since their liberty was taken by
greedy dictators during the war
they could live today in poverty.
fear and sorrow.
This nation which has been rails
ed up by God during the last DAYS
for the salvation of many from one
end of the earth to the other. has
been singled out, and set apart by
those who would destroy the good
influence of America, at home as
wei as abroad. This government
of Democracy has opened her
hand to help the unfortunate of
the earth, and help she should for
her vast resources will get lost if
time should permit for generations
to come.
1t is true that in Democratic ma
tons all races are not lawfully
treated-some are not even priv
LEGGED to vote, and play their part
as citizens Of their government.
This is indeed most unfortunate
and the experience of those who
undergo such mistreatment is
very bitter. But we should remem
Der that he who holds nations in
the palm of his hand is watching
those who deal unjustly toward
their fellow being and will surely
visit them with speedy judgment.
The citizens of America are OF
course interested in the progress
of their own nation, more than
any other, and we al should be a.
ware of undesirable elements.
which are at work to overthrow
That Which we cherish so dearly.
even though all are not treated as
citizens. We can at beast eniov
all over the land, many rights Of
freedom, which those who are I'M
der dictatorship fail to have.
In almost every labor crisis in
America among large industrial
concerns, we should remember that
It is a test as to the strength of
Democracy. If those who stir I'D
confusion, and dissatisfaction a.
mong the working class, can sue
coed and accomplish their aim. we
can very well see that democracy
will have failed as a dominant fac
o in this great country.
With the strikes which have
spread from one end of the nation
to the other during recent years
we should be moved as never be
lore as to the seriousness of such
distress which has come to stav
with the people of America.
Ii those forces who are at work
can stir up the mass of Americas
citizens to become dissatisfied with
those who seek to guide the ma
ton by offering them something
better amid anger, strife and con-
fusion in avenues where those who
seek their daily break, as well as
daily bread. They will have ac-
complished a great task.
Let none be deceived. we must
remember that this war which has
just past, has made way for Rus
STA the mighty bear. who seeks to
strike a terrifying blow which will
cripple every government which
rises against his strides. We can
see him today pushing his way in
Europe. He has come face to face
with the Lion of Britain and with
the people of America he mingles
watching and waiting for the ripe
hour to strike his deadly blow
which will shatter democracy to
its very foundations in this part of
the world.
And We shall know the truth
and the truth shall make you free''
In. 1892.