I have heard you speak and I have traced you online because I am looking for a constitutional candidate. I agree with you on much of what you say – in fact it reflects the conclusions of most truly conservative right wing Republicans. However, my biggest concern is how loyal you will be to the “military industrial complex”. (Got to love those labels!) However, so far your remarks leave a lot of room for debate about exactly where you stand. I am extremely interested in a move away from military bases over seas and strengthening our own borders as well as insuring that the military serves the interest of the people in our country and not the power struggles of the global elite. I find it hard to believe that as important an issue as the Patriot ACT would not have your attention enough to have a definite answer. This causes me to be very skeptical. The forces of power that have gradually taken hold of our country must be rooted out and I want to support someone who I believe will stand up against them at all cost – even the threat of personal safety. Our economy may take an unavoidable dive – but it can recover eventually – if we lose our personal liberty and become subjects of a military state, that may never come back. It is our greatest treasure. Wire tapping individuals who may be arbitrarily considered an enemy combatant or harassed by an unnecessary tax audit and other covert tactics – not to mention targeted for assassination are real concerns as the powerful have gained control of our law making, executive, and judicial branches to supplement their personal ambitions. This power when appropriated will always eventually be abused. The Bill of Rights is our agreement that those we elect to serve us will give us fair treatment. It must be upheld. I also am firmly convinced that the resources allocated to the military are far in advance of what is needed to do the job we need done when appropriated to the service of our country instead of serving the interest of those mentioned above. This should help us cut back gov. spending.

Are you going to DC to fight the unpleasant but necessary battles, or are you just going to dabble around the edges as a politician? Tell me why I can believe you. Trust is imperative at the stage our country is in. If things don’t get better though the political system the alternative probability is a bit scarier. I agree wholeheartedly with a comment that was made on one of your radio talks – our personal freedom and liberties are far more important than any security the state will offer by infringing on them. This is a very big and important job you are asking for – do you really want it? This is a new day – Americans are thinking, watching, and making choices!

Thanks for your concern, and I hope to hear back from you.

Michael Murphy