A Liberal in Conservative Hell

Living and working in one of the most conservatively Republican areas of the country - is taking its toll on my sanity! The immediate 4-county area has no Democrats in public office - indeed I have never seen any on an election ballot. I cannot understand why seemingly intelligent citizens and politicians continue to support the politics of war-mongering, religion, and exclusion.

Three bills in our State Legislature that Republicans are wasting time and money promoting: (1) A concealed weapons bill (They rant: "It will make criminals think twice - as they don't know who might be packing.") (2) A marriage bill (Defines marriage as only between a man and woman.) (A moot point - except in the narrow minds of vote-craving idealogues.) (3) A library disclosure bill (Would require all libraries to give parents the lists of books that their children check-out.) (My rant: "Pay more attention to your children - they'll trust you and you'll trust them.")

We just seem to be constantly trying to "legislate morality" around here.

A few friends and I have circled our political wagons - in defense of ideals that are considered mainstream in other areas of our country. Please send reinforcements - I'm running low on ammo. BLOGGER