Guide to Voting

In selecting men for office,
let principle be your guide.

Regard not the particular sect or
denomination of the candidate,
look to his character.

The scriptures teach that rulers should be
men who rule in the fear of God,
able men, men of truth, hating covetousness.

It is to the neglect of this rule that we must ascribe
the multified frauds, breaches of trust,
and embezzlement of public property
which tarnish the character of our country
and disgrace government.

When a citizen gives his vote to
a man of known immorality,
he abuses his civic responsibility,
he sacrifices not only his interest,
but that of is neighbor;
he betrays the interest of his country.

Noah Webster, 1823

What amazing insight Mr. Webster posessed 185 years ago. It is as if he was peering at us through a crystal ball when he penned these words that are so pertinent to all elections, I suppose. They simply seem perfect for this election in particular.

Congressman Duncan Hunter will have my vote in my state primary and in the general election in November 2008.

My God, my conscience and my honor will allow nothing less.