Vina author’s new release focuses on reforming American government

With the divide between the two major political parties in the United States at an all-time high, one Franklin County man offers a pathway to reforming government in his new book.

Vina resident Eddie Puckett’s latest release, “It’s Time for a Political Spanking: No More Weaponizing Government—A Citizen’s Blueprint to Rebuild the Republic,” pulls no punches, with a scathing review of American politics and its continued erosion as a result of partisan politics.

Puckett, a retired dispatcher whose career as a public safety professional spans three decades, has penned nearly 30 ebooks, each available for download on Amazon.

His latest work goes beyond simply bemoaning the fractious state of American politics. Puckett offers some real-life solutions, with 10 common-sense reforms that call for citizens to remember government exists solely because we allow it to, not because government allows us to speak.

Puckett’s books reflect his conviction that one person’s actions can make a lifetime of difference, but only if we are willing to act.

“I wrote this after 25 years behind the microphone as a 911 dispatcher—listening to voices on their worst day. The pattern never changed: when people call for help, they don’t ask what party you belong to. They just want someone to show up and fix it. That’s what this country needs now—someone to show up and fix it. Not for a party, but for the people,” Puckett said.

While politicians argue with increasing partisan divide, Americans have seen prices soar while communities crumble.

“Enough is enough. This country wasn’t built by career politicians; it was built by citizens who showed up when something needed fixing. Farmers, factory workers, dispatchers, medics, truck drivers—people who didn’t wait for permission to do what was right.

“That’s who we are. That’s who we still can be,” Puckett said.

Chapters in his new ebook address term limits, media bias, political transparency and the power of citizens to recall elections.

It’s a blueprint for change to restore to government to its intended role of serving the citizens.

While recently retired from a career of public service, Puckett remains an active member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he serves in a leadership and volunteer emergency management support role.

The 48-page “It’s Time for a Political Spanking” is available for purchase on Amazon for $2.99, and it’s free to download for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

Puckett’s other ebooks span a range of topics that draw upon his professional experience, including “Because of a Little Girl’s Tears: A Life of Service, Compassion and Purpose,” his most popular ebook, to “Bless Your Heart and Pass the Sweet Tea,” a lighthearted collection of true Southern stories.

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