“In a free country every man thinks he has a concern in all public matters,--that he has a right to form and a right to deliver an opinion on them. This it is that fills countries with men of ability in all stations.”

Edmund Burke

~ Edmund Burke
(1729-1797) Irish-born British statesman, parliamentary orator, and political thinker

Mike, Norwalk 10/31/11

And then of course, real men with ability are ignored, Ron Paul for example.

Robken, Anytown 10/31/11

Unfortunately our concerns are not aired in public matters - there was a time they were, and there will be a time they return...