Voice.

I was having my scripture study this afternoon and I came upon this quote. It goes along with the verses in Alma 2, which talk about raising our voices against the current trends. Also, that us, as Latter-day Saints, have an obligation to vote and influence our society for good by upholding honest, wise, good, and honorable leaders and laws.

Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the

Twelve Apostles encouraged us to raise our voices

against the wicked trends in our day: “We need to

remember Edmund Burke’s statement: ‘The only

thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good

men to do nothing.’ We need to raise our voices

with other concerned citizens throughout the world

in opposition to current trends. We need to tell

the sponsors of offensive media that we have had

enough. We need to support programs and products

that are positive and uplifting. Joining together with

neighbors and friends who share our concerns, we

can send a clear message to those responsible. The

Internet Web sites and their local affiliates will have

their addresses. Letters and e‑mails have more effect

than most people realize” (in Conference Report, Oct.

2003, 17; or Ensign,

Nov. 2003, 18).