This is my country...

I've never been overly interested in politics, and I've never been involved in a political campaign. Other than wanting an honest, moral, and strong leader in any elected position (is that asking a lot?), I haven't really had too much interest in campaigns or elections.

Don't get me wrong, I've always gone and voted for the person I felt was the best candidate, but I never felt like it was my place to encourage others to follow my lead. In the past few years, however, I've felt a deeper interest in political ongoings and have become more interested in various candidates' positions, beliefs, and strategies for improving my state or our country.

As a 30-year old U.S. citizen, worker, husband, and father of 2.4 children, I have suddenly become aware that the political process in the United States is not only important for me to follow and become involved with, but it's imperative that I stand up and express my views on the happenings in our communities, our country, and our world. (Since I'm only 5' 10" tall, I'm going to "stand up" in the figurative sense and share my views in this blog.)

Over the next few months, I plan to express my personal views about issues that are important to me and - as a fellow American - issues that should be important to you.

After all, the song says, "This is my country..." for a reason.