It has been a long and arduous journey. Transitioning through the years has felt like many life's in one. So many groups of friends, and rivals. Fighting for the rights and abilities of people, while finding ways for people to achieve and fulfill their Dreams will be a Privilege. What is a Mayor? Compared to a long line of lobbyists? What is an opinion, grafted, only to be changed? Was our constitution, not written and translated into many languages, and spread throughout the World? What is a piece of paper? What is a person standing against an army of warmongering lobbyists, pharmaceutical philanthropists, and lawyers? When will our voice not be used against us? Standing before a weapon, one used to divide and conquer, one that leaves no stones unturned, one that manipulates the system to pivot, intrenching opinions and personal choices into stringent rules and regulations, which many fall victim to. How do we as a nation make a fundamental change that drives us together, instead of apart?
Success comes in many forms. Our greatest achievements and failures, hardly lead to a life of contentment. Success today seems unfair. Our freedom comes with too many conditions. Showing up 40 hours a week, with 2 weeks off, out of 52, is not fair, if you are lucky enough to even get that. The never ending list of bills: mortgage/rent, utilities, student loans, subscription, etc. has negatively impacted every one of our lives. The buying power of a dollar has diminished, and inflation has driven many to the brink of homelessness. The unfair realities faced by Average Americans has creased the middle class. How can we all succeed, and do so fairly?
My experience has given me insight into the many aspects of how our lives come together. Working in the hospitality, finance and technology sectors, has offered me a unique perspective into the common grievance's and stressors we all face. Overworked, undervalued and easily replaceable, how I felt at many of my jobs.
I found strength in the Arts. I paint, play music and occasionally perform stand up comedy. I appreciate the connections, minor and large, I have made throughout the years. The best times are always shared with others.
I feel we, as a people, are being driven away from one other. From one school to another, one job to the next, one house to a different one; strangers now, it feels surround ourselves by.
While Covid may have happened 5-6 years ago, the negative impact from self isolation, wearing masks, fear perpetuated and laws passed, not allowing us to be together, mandated vaccinations for work and school, has had a lasting impact and have led us down a serious path of division.
Today, our government has built an illegal army, one that has jurisdiction wherever it passes. Many have never been to the places they are working. We are told they are chasing down criminals, meanwhile evidence points to them stereotyping, racial profiling and creating problems over a piece of paper.
I believe we the people must rise up to the atrocities of our Government. Far too long have our voices been silenced. How many more whistleblowers will there be? How can we hold the right people accountable? Together, we can achieve anything. A Mayor, represents his people. Standing together, building and recreating a vibrant and successful future for ALL, is only possible with all of the lost pieces coming back together.
I believe Citizen Action Committees will provide the opportunity. They will Unite us, by building strong and meaningful connections, that provide security and a place to solve and create, solutions to any problem faced.
As an engineer, I do not see any problem too large or difficult to solve. Right now, there is incredible uncertainty in our governments sincerity. The dishonest actions and lack of transparency, in our leaders, have given us a lack of faith in their abilities to solve our problems. Our leaders inability to enlighten its people on its past failures and piling up classifieds, must come to an end. I plan to bring transparency to our government, and I believe Citizen Action Committees, on every corner in America, can help me do just that.
Since a young age, War has bothered me. I remember driving with my Dad, on the way to the Fish Place, I don't know what was on the radio, but I asked him something like, "Why is there war? How many wars are there? What are they fighting over?" I remember him responding something like, "Lots of reasons, I guess there are 1000's of wars going on." I thought, maybe asked, how many countries and cities there were, still confused by what the difference between a county and a country was. So much has changed since then. But War, War has been going on a long time. Perhaps we are all at war. Some in the thick of it, bullets flying, some in the classroom, fighting for knowledge and abilities. When another is suffering, it is part of being human, to show them humanity.
When will the last war be fought? When will we move to creative and innovative solutions that benefit the WHOLE Planet, instead of a few business owners? I know, the great people of this country, far outnumber those of a terrible nature. However, terrible people often seek power and control. We, as a people, have fallen victim, to the privatization of Companies people should never own and operate for profits. Capitalism, has driven us so far away from where we should be, and what we should be focused on. I hope to change that.