Yes, I am a Political Creature

Those of you who know me, won't be surprised that I have declared my support so early in the primaries. Tonight I joined the Barack Obama campaign, opening a user profile on his website: http://www.barackobama.com (user: Aamused, zip: 94073) and making a donation.

My reason is simple:

He is a voice of compassion, of hope, of clear thinking--all of which are sadly missing in the current administration. There is a quiet strength of resolve that we have not seen in politics for 40 years. The '08 run needs to be about change, a return to rational thinking, a rejection of blind zeal and fear-mongering, we need to focus on our children, our schools, our environment, our renewable resources, and begin the very long road of repairing our reputation in the world. I trust Senator Obama's vision and determination to get that job done.

I have no doubt that my reason, my hope, my cynicism, my temper, my patience, my fears will all be tested in the coming year. However, I stand by my choice and my motto:

Change begins in your own heart. Push that hope and desire for change outward and watch the world change with you.

Whether you join me for Obama or join the campaign of your own candidate of choice, the most important thing is to participate with intelligence, passion and determination. The more citizens of this nation that speak up and speak out, the better--for everyone. Let's prove to ourselves and the rest of world that democracy works in all of its mess, its media circus, its protracted campaigning, conventions, commercials, and controversy. It works because we make it work.