I've always tried to do the right thing. 

I have never spent a second in jail.  Was a good student and didn't skip school.  I worked to earn spending money from the time I was in 6^th grade, mowing lawns, shoveling snow and babysitting.

I grew up an Army brat and went to West Point, then served my five-year commitment as an Army officer.  Honorably discharged.   

I got married and raised three children.  Bought my first house while still in my twenties.  Moved up to better dwellings as I could afford to and never overextended myself.  Never took out an Adjustable Rate Mortgage because I wanted to know I could afford the payments.  I paid off my last two houses and owe nothing on them but taxes.

I worked full-time and occasionally supplemented that income with side jobs.  I started saving money, little by little, and managed to build up an investment portfolio to take care of myself in my senior years, which are now just around the corner. I have never taken a dime in unemployment insurance or welfare.

I am a hunter and a conservationist.  I own guns not just for hunting but for self-defense. 

I learned from my parents and the Army that we all bleed red; I've never discriminated against anyone.

I have helped friends and family members financially and donated to charities and worthy causes.  I've voted in every election since becoming eligible.  I've filed my taxes honestly and on time.

I am an independent, thinking individual who believes in the Constitution and rule of law.  I hold conservative beliefs and am not afraid to voice my opinion.

I believe President Obama and the Democrats (and go-along establishment Republicans) are destroying my country.  

Years ago, I would have been considered a model citizen. 

Now, in a world gone crazy, I am the enemy.