Thank you, Robert Whitcomb and the ProJo

Nobody says running for office is easy. When you are in front of a classroom of college students in the beginning of the term, you will either have the semester of a thousand deaths or it will be very fulfilling. The teachers out there know what I’m talking about.

It’s the energy you feel and return to others. It’s the discourse and exchange of ideas. In the moment when some gap is bridged or common idea is achieved, it’s all worth it. I love it. People are cool.

Almost everyone who has served in the military has had to do a forced march. That’s 25 miles with a full combat load (usually at least 80 pounds) within a certain period of time. It’s supposed to toughen you up, not just chew up your feet and kill your back. The point is that unless somebody is literally shooting at you, the worst thing you’re dealing with is another mile up hill. That’s how I see this campaign.

Considering I’m running as the anti-war, anti-Bush candidate, every one of our troops who is serving or has served is worthy of every uphill step I take so they can come home now and be with their families. I am convinced all of our futures are directly tied to this goal. The fact the ProJo (read The Third Man editorial from the Journal on 04/23/06) has laid the gauntlet before the Rhode Island Democratic Party leadership to give me a fair shake is like a hot shower and a cold beer after one of these marches. Time to put the boots back on and work until September 12.