[Thieleng]

David, best of luck to you on your endeavor. I entered the political field a while back in a run for County Commissioner in the area that I live. What an awakening! Special interest groups were on the attack and the amount of time it took in the campaign was overwhelming. The pressure that it put on my family was very difficult for all, and this was only for County Comissioner. I felt the need to do so as I felt that you either had to be part of the problem or part of the solution. I was somewhat naive in my awareness and my expectations. The truth did not seem to matter and the political parties had their favorites which channeled campaign contributions in other directions. The only good thing that happened was that I was able to air my concerns in public and broadcasting forums and some of my ideas might have bled over to actual implementation. Good luck on your run, just be ready for all the slanderous issues that arise from the attacks of others. You are needed and hopefully you will make a difference.