Raving about … the election

3. November 2010 by kevinmhuff.

Not my usual “rave” but I’m hopeful this will show itself the right place to post … in the future.

To those we’ve elected — for the second time in as many years, American people have sent a message.  It’s not that we want Republicans to takeover the House, it’s not that we want the Democrats to keep the Senate.  The message is simple and we demand to be heard.  Our country is by the people, for the people.  If you forget, we will continue sending messages every 2 years until finally there exists 3 branches of gov’t that work for us, instead of for themselves.

We want to know that our gov’t is on our side — that means when we disagree as a nation, we strive for compromise.  When there is a strong majority, then we must agree to move forward in the direction of the majority.

We are voting emotionally … we always have.  You are losing your grip on Washington because when we can’t defend your actions logically, we are left with emotion and that’s not winning the millions of individual dogfights occurring across this great country, daily!

Do you know what we want?  Here is a short list:

Jobs.  We want to earn a living, and work toward a retirement.  At the core, we want to feel like we’ve done our part in taking care of our own.

Safety.  We want to expect we are safe living in our own place of residence.  At the core, we do not want to live in fear of our own lives.

Health Care.  We want access to health care whether the picture of perfect health, or labeled as someone with a “pre-existing condition.”  At the core, we want to know things aren’t hopeless and there always exists a chance we can return to health.

Less debt.  We want less debt as individuals, as small business owners, as corporations, and as a country.  At the core, we want what accompanies less debt, and that is more financial freedom.

That short list deserves much attention from you, our national, state, and local government!  The attention you provide must be paired with what you know of us as individuals.  While each of us has his/her own story, here’s what you should know about me:

I’m a Christian.  I am not against all things “left” and “Democratic” and equally am not for all things “right” and “Republican.”  That is a misunderstanding of who I am and what I believe.  As an example, I’m a firm believer in supporting those who are unable to support themselves.  My bible teaches me to support the widows and orphans.

I’m a husband and father.  I want to provide for my family:  food, a roof over their head, an education, and an opportunity to succeed in life.  My bible teaches me that I’m to be the head of our house — but a head cannot function without a neck, capable of helping the head look up, down, and side-to-side.  I thank God for blessing me with such an incredible wife who helps me — in ways known and unknown — as we raise our family and as we make decisions that impact our daily and future lives.

I’m a business owner.  However, I’m in favor of paying taxes.  I wish to do my part and where possible, help others do theirs.  My bible teaches me to give to the gov’t that which belongs to the gov’t and to give to the Lord that which belongs to Him.

To those we’ve elected — please understand that we must place some level of trust and faith in you and that’s why we elected you, whether this year or in years past.  We work in order to pay taxes in order that you may also make a living, in support of us, the American people.  Please, please do what we ask.

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