A Promise Kept

I promised that I would reveal in this post the ultimate solution that would stop the abusive treatment of the American public by Washington.

Isn't this a great country to live in? You can get almost anything you want at the touch of a button or the click of a mouse. Sometimes, like when you purchase items online, you have to wait a little while for the final results of the mouse click but that is OK.

And that goes for peace and security too. They are just one punch, click or button push away in a voting booth. Just think, you can change the course of American history with just one vote. You can stop the abuse, lies and corruption in Washington with just one vote. You can restore sanity to our economy with just one vote. A single vote is the most powerful agent of change ever invented. Our entire government can be replaced overnight. Administrations can be toppled, corruption can be ended, free markets can be saved, income can be freely earned,  life and liberty can be pursued. Wow, almost sounds too good to be true.

But it is true. Our Founding Fathers set it up to be true. Each American citizen holds within their hands the power to turn the rudder on this giant ship we call America. We can all assist in steering a new course for our nation. However, you must cast that vote in order for it to count and that requires getting out to the polls on election day or casting an early vote. Either way, you make your voice heard and exercise the power reserved for "We the People".

Sick of what is going on in Washington? Change it. Tired of being treated like "trailer park trash". Make it go away. By NOT voting for incumbent candidates in the upcoming November elections, we can make a clean start of things. Stories of corruption and in-fighting and partisan battles will cease immediately.

We need people of character in Washington. Take time this fall to investigate the candidates. Make your vote count for good by voting into office someone who will respect the American people and represent us faithfully.

I have always contended that ballots should contain a "None of the Above" option. If the "Nones" get the most votes, all candidates are eliminated and a new batch recruited and the election is held again. We should not have to vote for someone just because they are the lesser of several evils.

Are you a person of integrity? If you are, maybe you should consider running for Congress. You are just as qualified as the current batch of losers in there. And you'll probably do a much better job of listening to the American people about what they do and do not want. Some new blood should open up the old lines of communication.

Anyone can be corrupted by power. It is human nature to sell out to better yourself. We just need some people in Washington with some integrity. Who won't fold at the first 6-digit offer from a special interest group but will stand by their convictions when voting on legislation, We need people who are honest and bold and humble.

Constant exposure to the kind of temptations that are offered by special interest groups can eventually corrupt even the most staunch supporter of ethics. That is why I believe that no one should server more than two terms in Congress. We need to limit the exposure of our lawmakers to corrosive influences. This will also assure a fresh supply of new ideas on a periodic basis giving even more citizens an opportunity to serve our nation.

This November, exercise your right as an American. Vote and make a difference in history.

-Doug Cochran