My Vision

While I understand my ideals may be unrealistic for politics, I have come to realize that people have lost faith in politics "as usual" and seek candidates who care about more than their checkbook. I grew up with humble beginnings and and my desire to seek political office comes from my intrinsic desire to make a difference in as many people's lives as possible. I have the ability to represent everyone because I value everyone-including the opposition. Who am I to tell people that everything their parents taught them is wrong? I would not want anyone telling my own children that their belief system is flawed. The only way to "solve" the issue of our differences is to find "common ground" and in a respectful manner. Everyone deserves to be heard and legitimately listened to.

Then there is an element of understanding, if you cannot understand someone's beliefs and opinions ask them in a non-condescending way, what experiences have they had to instill those beliefs? You cannot find a common ground if you do not understand where that is. If their opinions and beliefs are respected and understood, they are more likely to listen to the opposition with the same respect. And perhaps, by hearing about others experiences they will gain a better understanding of the "human condition".

I understand why my side of the family discontinued their role in Politics; I haven't even begun a political career yet and I have been discouraged since the first election I was eligible to vote in 18 years ago because "yes" meant "no" on a highway referendum.

My political career is beginning in a Starbucks because I can no longer afford the luxury of the internet like many others that are struggling to "make ends meet." The economic distribution of wealth is tragically skewed. I am not suggesting penalizing the wealthy, but it seems to me the opportunity to become successful is incredibly selective. Everyone should have the same opportunity in life.

I can no longer support candidates by voting for someone who "fights back" utilizing mudslinging techniques to make their opponent look like an evil criminal-this makes them a candidate with similar constitution in my eyes. My choices to uphold my moral integrity are to abstain from voting, because no candidate is appropriate-and let those who do vote decide the lesser of two evils, or I can run for office myself and set a new example of how an ethical political campaign can be ran-and won. I have decided to quit complaining and run for office! I cannot just let others decide who gets to make the laws that I have to abide by.