By Brian Gaugler

    One of the biggest changes in my lifetime has its genesis in our leadership. In the '80's President Ronald Reagan had high moral standards and family values that set a great example for our nation. (He had so much respect for the Oval Office that he wouldn't even remove his suit coat in that room -- oh how things have changed!)
    In the '90s when Bill Clinton was elected as President -- I was very disappointed! How could America elect such a dishonest and immoral man? Just one decade later the disease of immorality now saturates all media and feeds our upcoming leaders' minds with filth.
    The most impacting changes in Medina County go beyond our increased traffic, homes, stores and population explosion. We have witnessed an unprecedented progressive deterioration in the quality of life we provide for our children. We may provide bigger houses, nicer cars and an abundance of food, but they are starving spiritually and have no fear or respect of God.
    Our youth hunger and thirst for something to fill the void that only God can fill. Rebellion, drugs, sexual relationships and violence fill their plates daily only to leave their bellies empty and unsatisfied. Until men and women put aside their own desires and their vain religious practices and seek God's favor through prayer and obedience to the Bible, we will ultimately live in a society of corruption and a life saturated in fear and unhappiness.
    Editor’s Note: Brian Gaugler is a resident of Medina and a graduate of Black River High School. He is an Account Executive with Jupiter Media in Medina.