What I believe in:

"Every generation needs a new revolution. " -Thomas Jefferson

I have decided, with considerable apprehension, to accept the invitation to seek the office of representative of the People of Iowa, district 33.

I say "with apprehension", because I consider this post to be a service to my fellow citizens and my country; a hardship to be endured in the pursuit of a greater cause. There is no personal gain in this endeavor for me, but I believe so strongly in the cause of freedom that I cannot in good conscience sit by idly and complain when the status quo continues.

I could start this introduction with some personal facts to show my leadership qualities, but I'm really not interested in leading you. I could open with policy positions, but that wouldn't inform you of my intentions as your representative.

Let us, instead, begin with what I believe in. Hopefully that will shed light on my policy positions and inspire you to pick up the torch and join me.

I believe, first and foremost in the cause of freedom. I believe that our blessings of prosperity and security have been built upon that bedrock, and that without it our security and comfort are worthless. I believe that freedom cannot endure when the government ignores and subverts the very Constitution that exists to check it's power. I see this check on absolute power eroding before my eyes, and fear for the day when our government has so thoroughly frightened and intimidated us that we have no rights left and our experiment in Democracy ends in tyranny.

My first duty is to the Constitutions of the United States of America and the State of Iowa. As your representative, I pledge that I will never vote for or passively allow to pass any legislation that violate them, even if you want me to.

My second duty is to represent the will of my constituents; to act on your behalf in accordance with your wishes. It is only where my Constitution gives me permission to act and my fellow citizens give me no clear mandate where I will personally decide on a course of action. When that occurs, my decision will always fall to maximum personal freedom, smaller government, less taxes, fiscal responsibility, and transparency of government.

If I am elected to this post, this is one campaign promise that I can make without any reservation on my part or doubt on yours: When I take the oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution to the best of my ability, that's not just a formality. I promise to follow through on it.