http://www.jimhuhtalafor16b.homestead.com/press5.htmlConvention Speech (3-27-06)
Written by Jim Huhtala
Good afternoon,
My name is Jim Huhtala and I’m running for House Representatives in 16B.
I am an old school Democrat who believes that Government should work for the common good of people instead of the other way around.
And I know why I’m a Democrat.
A Democrat knows the life of a Soldier is worth more than the profits of Halliburton or the grandiose delusions of a simple minded President.
A Democrat knows the health of our citizens is worth more than the profits of drug and insurance companies no matter how much they contribute to your party.
A Democrat knows Homosexuality is not a contagious disease that is spread by living next to one.
A Democrat knows that real “family values” means teaching our children to always seek the truth, admit and learn from their mistakes and to take responsibility for their actions.
I’m a Democrat because I know that having 3 branches of Government is better than one.
Our Constitution doesn’t just ask our congress to oversee the executive branch, it demands it. So if Congress doesn’t have the guts to do so we must throw them out.
A Democrat knows that the biggest threat to our way of life comes not from foreign shores but from abuse of power right here at home.
A Democrat knows that education is better than ignorance, fact is better than deception and scientific knowledge is better than faith based opinions.
I’m a Democrat because, unlike my opponent, I know the earth is much older than 5000 years.
A Democrat knows that the best way to stop abortions is to reduce poverty, increase education, and encourage the use of condoms and other preventative measures including abstinence.
A Democrat demands that all Americans have clean air to breath, clean water to drink, clean elections to vote in.
I’m a Democrat because I know that oil is a finite resource.
I’m also a democrat because I know who the real enemies of this nation are.
They are those who suppress and disqualify the votes of any American citizen. A poor persons’ vote is just as important as the well-connected persons’.
Our enemies are:
those who trample on due process in our name. We are the party that believes in the rule of law!
Our enemies are:
anyone who says that we must give up or freedoms to be more secure. To you Republicans I say Our Security is our freedom. 911 happened because our leaders were incompetent, ignorant and arrogant not because we were too free.
Our enemies are:
anyone who says that buying Goods and Services from companies that abuse and enslave their workers is good for America. It’s destroying the American middle class and Democrats will not stand for it.
Our enemies are:
those who say that there should be no separation between Church and State. This is what Osama Bin Laden stands for not Thomas Jefferson.
Our enemies are:
those who would sell this nation to China, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Exxon, Enron or Halliburton. America is not for sale!
Our enemies are:
news organizations that think that shading or slanting the truth is somehow patriotic. Democracy cannot survive without an informed electorate. Democrats will not stand for it any longer.
There are also:
those, even in out own party, who abandon their principles because they think it makes them more electable.
Our Democratic Senators should have supported Russ Feingold’s Censure resolution and shame on them for not.
Through out history our greatest Heroes are those who spoke simple truths and took bold action against the status quo. Through words and deeds they defeated great armies and changed the world. They were willing to give their life for what they knew was right.
A carpenter’s son changed the world by stating that all peoples had value in the eyes of God. And he was right! If Carl Rove was around 2000 years ago would he have branded Jesus a liberal wacko?
Colonists told the king of England that all people are created equal.
And they were right! If Dick Cheney was in the King’s court 230 years ago would he have accused the colonists of giving aid and comfort to the enemy?
A poor Illinois lawyer taught us that a house divided will never stand and slavery must end. And he was right! Would Joe Lieberman have counseled Lincoln to take a more moderate stance?
A poor black minister named King taught us the value of peaceful resistance and moral certitude. And he was right! Would Bush Have him arrested and sent to Guantanimo as a terrorist?
There are still many Heroes in this country.
We see them in our Schools has well has our Armed Services.
They are in our police and fire departments.
They sit on juries, work in Nursing Homes and hospice care. They grow our food and Transport our goods.
They work 40, 50, 60 or more hours a week to raise their families.
They volunteer at churches to help the homeless and poor, They are seen at parks and playgrounds teaching children the value and strength of teamwork and cooperation.
They sit outside of a “Ranch” near Crawford Texas and demand to know why we are waging war.
They walk through lines of hate to provide health services to poor women.
They stand with our Gay brothers and sisters, sons and daughters to say that they too are equal and have value in this great country.
And they gather in small groups on week nights and Saturdays to cast their votes, voice their opinions, volunteer to talk to their neighbors, pledge their hard earn monies to make a difference and elect officials that will make this country better.
Ladies and Gentlemen: We have all heard the saying that Republicans are the party of bad ideas and the Democrats are the party of no ideas. We can’t change the country if we can’t even change our caucus. Now more than ever it’s time we rid this nation of elected officials whose only goal seem to be their own re-election and whose strategy seems to be not to rock the boat.
Our leaders can’t point us in the right direction if they have both hands covering their own asses! We know what’s right and it’s time we demand that those who represent us stand up and be DEMOCRATS.
My name is Jim Huhtala, I’m a Democrat and I need your vote. Thank you.
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