THOUGHT OF THE MOMENT:
Freedom, Prosperity and Peace...
FOREVER.
6/20/06
This is a "Letter to the Editor" that appeared in the print edition of the Henry Herald out of Georgia:
Over the past few days my mailbox has been inundated with pamphlets about all of
the candidates running in the Georgia primary elections. As in the past, I have carefully
read the material presented to me in an effort to determine in which primary I'll
be participating. Normally, either the Republicans or the Democrats provide a slate
of candidates who appear to be carbon copies of one another. This makes my decision
easy. I just vote in the primary that contains a candidate that I disagree with the
most, allowing me to voice my displeasure at said entrant. This year I am befuddled.
The Democrats have offered me no choice for governor or lieutenant governor. All
of their candidates appear to have the same agenda (to dix the state by taking more
of my money). No matter what the issue, be it healthcare, immigration, or education,
the platforms were almost exactly the same. It's almost as if they share the same
press secretary. Aha, I though, I'll just vote in the Republican primary!
The Republicans
give me a choice between an average current governor or Ray McBerry, a man who doesn't
seem to comprehend the First Amendment. For lieutenant governor, the offer up Casey
Cagle, who puts the "fun" in fundamental, or Ralph Reed, a man who seemingly is working
on holding the Guinness Book record for most scandals in a lifetime.
As I stated
before, I'm bewildered. The Democrats are offering me a chance to roll the die and
pick the same "give me more of your money" candidate no matter which box I click
and the Republicans are offering me a chance to have my life run by the "thought
police." This is the best that the two major parties have to offer? For the first
time in my 20-
Thankfully, I live
in a country ripe with third party candidates. Come November, I'll have the opportunity
to let the Democrats and Republicans know what I think of their candidates. After
reading the web sites for the "other" party candidates, I think the Libertarians
are offering a slate of candidates who seem to understand the United STATES Constitution,
don't feel the need to pick my pocket (Democrats, keep your hands to yourself), and
appear to appreciate the plurality of America (seriously, Republicans, it's OK that
we think and believe differently). We have alternatives to the two major parties.
I chose the Libertarian Party, but maybe you'll find that you like the Green Party,
the Constitution Party, or an Independent candidate.
I encourage everyone to go to
the Web site of all the candidates and make wise choices. I am not a member of any
political party; I vote for individuals, not national agendas. Vote your conscience,
not your favorite color, be it blue or red.
Chris Seckinger
McDonough, GA