It is not down in any map; true places never are. ~Herman Melville

03 September 2008

reminder and inspiration

When I was 18, I registered to vote. I registered as a Republican. My first vote in a presidential election was for Bob Dole.

That was over 10 years ago. Since then, I've gotten more education, read more books, made more friends who don't look or think like me, worked more, seen more of the world.

Tonight, as I listen to the VP nominee speak at the Republican National Convention, I'm reminded of why I changed my party affiliation some years ago.

As I listen, I'm inspired to make another donation to the Obama campaign.

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