3rd Nephi 27:32

But behold, it sorroweth me because of the fourth generation from this generation, for they are led away captive by him even as was the son of perdition; for they will sell me for silver and for gold, and for that which moth doth corrupt and which thieves can break through and steal. And in that day will I visit them, even in turning their own works upon their own heads.

I felt sad as I read this verse because it seems the Lord would be saying that about America right now money appears to rule Washington. If you have money and contribute to campaigns, you essentially buy the president period you can be given positions of power. You can get laws passed that favor you or your businesses. You

Ethics, character, experience, the very principles upon which we were established and have modeled for the world are thrown away. Corruption is everywhere.

I picture the Lord crying out, "O ye people of [America], how oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathered her chickens, and you would not." (3rd Nephi 10:5)

Mitt Romney is trying to stand for principle. He has chastised our leaders for the vitriol and for the bad example they set. We need more leaders to stand for principle.

One man on the news was asked how he could vote for a president who constantly lies. He replied, "All politicians lie."

I fear we have come to expect that - we have seen it so much we have given up hope for any kind of ethics in our leaders. We will self-destruct if we don't change. As citizens, we must elect people of good character. Character matters. In the long run it is more important than policies and platforms. People of good character will lead well because they will be more willing to listen to the citizens and cooperate with fellow lawmakers.

We must raise our expectations and do it now or today's verse in 3rd Nephi will apply to us.