Rick writes, “Our country is in tumultuous times. Rampant unemployment and the instability of our financial institutions, combined with an unstable dollar and the endless military campaigns, have created bitterness and anger in our hearts. A loud and universal vocal condemnation is coming from everyone outside the beltway. It is optimistic that more Americans are waking up to the real political nightmare that envelops us, however that understanding cannot save us if we continue to be divided as a nation. We must fight the cause and not the symptoms. The unrestrained corruption clearly visible in all levels of government is responsible for our pervasive apathy and frustration. Our founders’ vision and our prosperity are both being demolished. “The Republicrats that are running our federal institutions are shamelessly disregarding their constitutional oaths by passing laws contrary to our principles and in opposition to public opinion. Their reprehensible behavior heralds the beginning of the painful end of our great experiment; a government of the people. “There is hope in the changes that have occurred over the last decade. We are becoming aware of our political surroundings, yet we feel powerless to effect change even though there is a solution at our fingertips. It is time that We The People clean house and reclaim our government. All of our voices will be heard.

After over thirty years as a registered Republican, Michael was inspired by the choice of Gary Johnson for the Libertarian Presidential nomination and changed his official party affiliation to Libertarian earlier this month to “more fully support the campaign.” In 1986 he was elected to the Hauppauge School. In 1987 he was elected President of the School Board. He served as President through 1989 and reduced taxes every year as President. He obtained his Real Estate Broker’s License on September 10, 2001. He has also been endorsed by Queens (New York) Libertarian Party.