Democrat looks to unseat Paul

Political rookie Shane Sklar kicked off his campaign Wednesday to unseat Congressman Ron Paul with a tour of the 10-county, 14th Congressional District.

Sklar aimed at the so-called Libertarian philosophy that has earned Paul, R-Surfside Beach, the nickname “Dr. No” for his constant votes against most government programs.

“Making a point is one thing, but we need someone who aims to make a difference,” said Sklar, a 29-year-old Democrat from Edna.

No, actually we have enough career politicians who think that some magical government program can cure, or better, some deeply complex societal problem. We saw what that has brought us. More bureaucracy, a boatload of debt, and practically nothing to show for it all. The people of our communities are the ones who work, who sweat, who earn, who create, who make this world a better place. Not politicians who talk up their self-importance!

What we need is MORE Dr. Ron Pauls who hold principle higher than political expediency. With all due respect, this Democrat is a naïve bastard to think that he can make a difference on the lives of a distant people who for the most part are ultimately self-sufficient.

People continually try to rail against libertarian ideas for its simplicity. Yet it is this simplicity that provokes people to respect the world of politics, to take action and be involved in their communities, and to hold liberty and responsibility in such a regard that fosters productivity, tolerance, and a sense of pride among individuals.

A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor and bread it has earned -- this is the sum of good government. - Thomas Jefferson