My First Political Contribution

Today I made a donation to Ron Paul’s presidential campaign, and I have to be honest with you, I’m not exactly flush with cash at the moment. But in that same honest vein, let me say to you that I have never been as excited about a political candidate in my, admittedly, short life.

What excites me about Ron Paul is simply this: in a day and age when most presidential candidates talk about what they are going to do for America or how they are going to make America into a better, safer place, Ron Paul talks about obeying the law of the land. He talks about obeying the Constitution. He talks about State’s Rights. He talks about liberty and describes it as the double edged sword of personal opportunity and responsibility it was meant to be. He talks about absolute right and wrong.

In other words, surrounded by a sea of pragmatists who would sell their children’s freedom to ensure their momentary comfort and power, Ron Paul is about doing what is right regardless of the consequences.

To steal a quote from the West Wing, the reason I am voting for Ron Paul in the primaries is because I am tired of it. Year, after year, after year. Of having to choose between the lesser of Who Cares. Of trying to get myself excited over a candidate who can speak in complete sentences. Of setting the bar so low I can hardly look at it. They say a good man can’t get elected president. I don’t believe that. Do you?

And that’s it in a nutshell. I think Ron Paul might actually be a good President of the United States. Not the lesser of two evils, not worrisome on some major issues, not the candidate who we have to vote for so we can keep Hillary out of the White House, but a good man.

And because I now have money involved in this, because I’m seriously supporting this man with more than words, I would encourage you to seriously, check him out.

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