The Opposite of Apathy is Action

My entire working life has been in the private sector. I have earned my living with in remote real estate and with other modest business ventures, depending always on my own efforts, sink or swim. This has given me a “can do” attitude.

On the campaign trail, I try to bring this positive attitude to you, my fellow citizens and voters. Some people express the opinion that the ordinary person can make no difference, that it is useless to fight the powerful forces that seek to set the agenda for growth and our quality of life.

But attitude + action is the opposite of apathy. Huge international conglomerates have lots of power, but the power of the vote is for citizens alone. We must remember our enormous power as voters. It is part of our heritage of freedom.

Certain non-voting entities may wish us to feel hopeless or powerless or fearful. Such negative emotions encourage voter apathy, and thus low voter turn-out. And then who controls our future? But we are the best part of Michigan, and we will not just lay down and die. Yes, I too, believe in good sisu.

Our U.P. lands are becoming too fragmented. Our government does not have the vision, but maybe you can see beyond them…to what sits right under our noses. The Four Parks plan or something like it can bring lasting, respectable jobs to the U.P. with controllable, long-term growth using renewable resources.

We can retain our sparkling water, shining wilderness and camp traditions. We have a right to raise our voices about water--it is a commons. We the people have a choice…to an extent. Know that choice. I give you that choice.

My persistent and trusting nature will be an asset in Lansing for you, the people, as we face the challenges ahead. If you don’t trust, you don’t receive.


Think of the story of the Great Cincinnatus of ancient Rome. His elders gave him power, I need your vote.