Elected Officials

As far as the first part of your post, I would share that sentiment, but after reading the book, "We Were There: Voices of African-American Veterans, From World War II to the War in Iraq," I am more understanding about why African-American Veterans would feel that way.

Yes, this is the land of the free and all that stuff, but it is the struggle to be identified as a truly free member in the land that wears down your eagerness to fly the flag due to racism, discrimination, etc. My dad never served in the military and he was, of course, from the South and three times a year he raised that flag on our porch faithfully. Everyday, he cursed the white man for being racist. Faithfully.

Now, as far as elected officials, I am probably as frustrated as everybody else. However, I am a die-hard advocate who believes in the rights of individuals with developmental delays with a passion. Therefore, I prefer to be watching, legislating, advocating, and otherwise holding officials accountable to guarantee the individual rights of that population of Americans.

Is it a coincidence that African-American individuals with special needs (i.e., ADHD, Bipolar children) are the least likely to have a quality of life due to the fact that their individual rights are constantly violated and information about services withheld?

Ok, back to the post--

OOps, I forgot to mention that Yvonne Latty is the author of the book, "We Were There..." It is an excellent compilation of stories that will force you to honor and adore our African-American Veterans more than ever!!

Dr. a few days ago a Black parent was being interviewed about a school being closed in her neighborhood(this evening news was in Sacramento, Ca.). Her reply was that they were so busy trying to not lose their home until they can not find time to go try and fight the shool being closed!Because of great loss of homes there are not enough students to justify not closing many of our local elementary schools.

I would say that the coming political races for offices in D.C. will not be the same as this one be it getting money or getting votes. It is going to be making sure that I throw anyone under that political (forced to tell the truth)bus but me.

How do I protest in my ownpersonal as a politician? Well the brand new car that my granddaughter was going to get for her high school graduation has been turned into a Christmas present for her now because of the gas lobby. This will make her very first vote for President even more important for her. or this is just her taking up the cause of now the third generation.(smile) We do our jobs dispite not being shown on CNN.(smile)