God bless the USA!

I love our great county. I'm the kind of girl that loves hearing about WWII because of the courageous and selfless stories that come from it. I'm the kind of girl that cries every time I am in a venue where the veterans in attendance are asked to stand. I'm the kind of girl that places my hand over my heart when I proudly recite the Pledge of Allegiance. I am the kind of girl who believes strongly enough in the democratic process that I participate in it as much as I am able. I am also the kind of girl that believes no matter what you believe, you should do something about it. This is why my dad and I, who differ on all things political, are in absolute agreement that we are both patriots. So why do I bring this up today?

Today I saw the democratic process at work, and I loved it. I was participating in an endorsing convention for our representative to the MN House. One of the candidates seeking the endorsement has served 5 terms (10 years) and has always received that endorsement. Three weeks ago he decided to override a veto to pass a significant tax increase...something we republicans are really sick of seeing from our "fiscally conservative" candidates. Even though there was no one opposing him, and therefore no one else to endorse, the convention chose NOT to endorse him. Perhaps if you are not very involved in the political process, this may not seem like such a big deal, but it was HUGE. the fact that we would rather not endorse anyone than endorse a candidate that has served for 10 years is almost unheard of. The people have spoken. If you don't like what, or who, you see...change it! We get to!!! We live in a FREE country that gives us that opportunity!! Don't give it away by choosing not to participate!! GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

End of soapbox.