Back from Another Trip

I haven't posted or even thought about posting in the last few days. My wife and I just came back from another trip to northern Virginia with the usual repeated backups at every exit on I-95. I drove those miles daily from 1972 to 1985 but that masochism is now hard to imagine. I can't believe I spent hours in the mornings and evenings, never knowing how long it would take to get to work or home.

This trip was to attend the high school graduation of our third oldest granddaughter. We have four.

Brian informed me by comment that Tom Perriello, who is opposing Virgil Goode for the 5th district Senate seat, is running on a platform that excludes donations from corporations. He is also running as a Christian that believes in the following:

• ensure that all hard-working Americans are guaranteed a living wage and secure retirement
• every American deserves access to a doctor, and none of our elderly should ever have to face the soul-crushing choice of whether to buy medicine for a spouse or put food on the table
• Americans are less safe today than on September 12th because of the decisions made by this Administration and many in Congress.
• our national security, our climate, and our economic competitiveness demand that we achieve independence from fossil fuels during this generation.

To contribute to his campaign, you must, "confirm that the following statements are true and accurate":

• I am not a foreign national who lacks permanent residence in the United States.
• I am not a Federal government contractor.
• This contribution is made from my own funds, and not those of another.
• This contribution is not made from the funds of a corporation or labor organization.
• This contribution is made on a personal credit card or debit card for which I have the legal obligation to pay, and is not made either on a corporate or business entity card or on the card of another person.
• I am at least eighteen years old.

I would like to hear more about other issues from this man, but this is a good start. He seems to believe in personal integrity. His Christianity is refreshingly old fashioned - back to a time when Christianity was in your heart, not in your face.

I can't say, at this time, whether I will vote for him. I need more information. But I've heard enough to contribute to his campaign, and I did. I hope my contribution at least helps Perriello develop his message.