"Is Freedom Free?" How would your child or grandchild answer this question?

Ask any soldier or Marine returning from the war in Iraq or veteran from any of our armed forces who have served our country in time of war or peace the answer to that question and you will likely hear (in no uncertain terms), that there is most definitely a cost for the freedom many of us take for granted.

Sure, many of us know that freedom allows us to have a choice in everything we do. Where we live, how we live and how we choose to earn a living are all due to the freedom that we enjoy in this country and the men and women who gave their lives to protect that freedom,

But, how much do our children and grandchildren really know about where our freedom came from and how they will be able to keep that freedom when they are adults.

“Is freedom free?” I would be willing to wager that when you pose that question to your school age children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, that they would reply that they are not sure and/or that they are not taught that in school.

I was recently introduced to “Free To Be” by Betty Warren of Stewart Title.
Betty is a client and “big fan” of the magazine. Betty was introduced to the program by Stewart Morris, Sr., chairman executive committee for Stewart Title.

“Free To Be” is a dynamic, unforgettable program that incorporates live speakers, emotional video, powerful music and eye-catching graphics into a presentation for middle and high school assemblies across the country. The assemblies are designed to give students special perspective and a true appreciation of the freedoms they so often take for granted. Since 2006, “Free to Be” founder Larry Tooker has taken the program to over 90 different schools and reached more than 34,000 people.

Stewart Title has joined in the crusade to make sure that every student in every school in America has the opportunity to witness this incredible program.

But, here is the “call to action”…they need your help. Knowing the Houston real estate community (as well as I do) and knowing how much each of you appreciates the freedom you have to own your own real estate practice that you are already reaching for your checkbook…and that is great! But, there is an even better opportunity that you have as Realtors® to make a difference to (literally) millions of children this school year. That opportunity is for you to help present this video at schools in your community!

Please read the article in "Real Estate Executive" August issue about this opportunity and the difference you can make personally to insure our freedom in this country forever. Betty’s contact information is included in the article and I know she would love to hear from you. It really doesn’t matter who you close with. There is no other agenda (political or otherwise). You can make a difference and serve your community, industry and country at the same time.

As always, good reading and good sales!
Success to you!

Steve Levine
Publisher