After a safe and peaceful transfer of power, is America finally ready to turn the page to a new chapter and be willing to participate in our own protection? Or will we revert back to the old ways of doing things and condemn ourselves to repeat past mistakes? At the end of the day, everyday safety really does require the participation of everyone -- but a healthy sense of skepticism, and a moderate dose of vigilance are but a small price to pay for the liberties, and the freedoms, which flow so freely from peace.