September 13, 2010 RE: The Day Before… Have You Done Your Homework?
Dear Citizen and Voter, On this day, a day of reflection before voting in our governing leaders, I want to write to you and let you know why I am pursuing a leadership role and why I relate so strongly to those living in my State of Maryland, my state that I am proud to be a son of. Many of you already know my recent history, but for those who do not, I would like to let you know why I am want to lead Maryland and how I relate to my fellow Marylanders (and Maryland as a whole). I was suddenly (and, not by choice) unemployed from September, 2009 - May, 2010. During that time, my family and I saw our life savings and teen's college funds dwindle away. Like many of this country's residents, our days were filled with worry along with both uncertainty and hope. We certainly know firsthand what many others went through. In talking with people we met (and still meet) through our activities of daily living, work and/or the campaign trail, there are a great many similarities in emotions and experiences resulting from the economic downfall America is facing. The pursuit of US Senator is a leadership position that is in its fifth year of consideration and became a strong calling during the last year. The United States Constitution needs to be foremost in weight factor in voting in order to bring our government and its leaders back to the basics that once made this country strong, morally principled and prosperous. I adamantly urge you to study the platforms of ALL candidates asking for your vote of confidence. Just that word alone, "confidence," indicates that you will "know" all of your options before making a decision to invest of yourself. In school, were you confident of a successful outcome in regards to a test grade if you did not "know" the material you would be tested on? Chances were, you were not. And chances were, you received an unappealing grade. Why should we treat the seriousness of choosing those who will lead us any differently? If you lock in on the first person you spoke with or the first message you heard, and disregard all others because you have already made your mind up, you are robbing yourself of freedom of choice. I especially urge you to "know" all the US Senate candidates before you check a multiple choice answer and have the confidence that your answer is the right one for you. To help you I have provided a link on my website to the Board of Elections list of candidates running Statewide. Give yourself the gift and honored privilege that is freedom of choice! Thank you.
Cheers,
Stephens R Dempsey Maryland Candidate for US Senate “No Matter the Party, Help Me Realign America’s Political Spine, by Reenergizing the Constitutional Spirit” |




