There’s a rumble going on in Boston. The race for the Senate seat left vacant by Ted Kennedy is heating up to what could be a dead lock between Democrat and Republican; something that is pretty astounding for our little blue state.
The election is on Tuesday, and whether you’re going away for vacation or not, I encourage you to make sure you’re able to vote, be it in person or by absentee ballot. Your voice needs to be heard, and for the conservative voters of this state: this time, your voice WILL be heard.
It’s no secret that Scott Brown has my vote, and I will get to the polls on Tuesday come hell or high water. While I try to do my civic duty as an American citizen to vote in each election with a reasonable degree of awareness, I have never before felt so passionate about an election. I’d like to take a moment to share where my passion is derived from, and how I have come to my conclusions, in hopes that those still yet unaware or undecided might take a moment to think. I believe that I have a report among friends and acquaintances of being someone who is well balanced, fair, and willing to listen to an opposing view respectfully; please consider that as you continue to read.
I missed Scott Brown’s commercial that is credited with putting him on the map; I only heard from other people that he had run an ad likening himself to JFK. Martha Coakley actually sparked my interest in this race, and anyone who knows me is well aware that her campaign has only continued to add fuel to that flame.
The first two facts that I knew about Attorney General Coakley were this:
1) She does not support “self help”. This stems from a situation that took place at a grocery store on the South Shore. An individual was attempting to molest a four year old boy in the men’s room. When his father caught this, he punched said sick individual. Coakley chose to prosecute the father for assault, stating that he instead should have called the police and waited for them to arrive.
2) The Boston Globe ran a headline article regarding Coakley being soft on a rape case. The case involved a man who raped his 23 month old niece with a hot curling iron. As vile, disgusting, and disturbing as that is to hear, it took Coakley two years, and the insistence of others for her to prosecute said individual. Two years. Incidentally, this person’s father has contributed to her campaign.
Coakley’s honesty and integrity are on trial with me. During the debate on Monday, she pledged devotion to the people, decrying Wall Street fat cats, lobbyists and special interest groups. On Tuesday, where is she? In Washington, at a fundraiser, with… Wall Street fat cats, lobbyists and special interest groups.
We all know about the reporter that was “struck down” or “tripped” or “pushed” by one of her aides. I personally didn’t care or think too much of the situation until the next day, when Coakley was on TV claiming that she’s been “stalked by people from the Brown camp” and stated “I don’t really know what happened.” Really? Because it’s on YouTube, Martha, and everyone in Massahusetts watched you WATCH it happen.
The duplicity and deception is intensified in her relentless mud-slinging attack ads. She has twisted the truth in a deplorable manner, and was quoted in the Globe as blaming the Republicans for turning the campaign negative. What?
Where, may I ask, are the ads that promote Coakley for all that she stands for and all the good she will do for our state? During this campaign, I have seen one positive Coakley campaign ad, wherein she promotes herself rather than taking cheap and vile shots at her opponent. When she came out of hiding after Christmas (up to that time, while Scott Brown has been travelling Massachusetts visiting people and out in the streets, Coakley was nowhere to be seen, shopping for apartments in DC, assuming the race to be a slam dunk. She’s also quoted as saying that it’s too cold to be outside shaking hands…) she ran an ad that said she supports family values. I was at the gym when I saw this, and I addressed the TV out loud from the treadmill with a “you’ve GOT to be kidding me! That is NOT your platform, Martha!” In addition to the two instances I’ve already shared, Coakley was soft on two Catholic priests convicted of molesting children. She supports partial-birth abortion and the rights of pre-teens to get abortions without any parental notification.
Ladies, if I may take a moment to speak directly to you, I encourage you to consider women’s issues as a broader topic than whether or not a woman has the right to terminate a pregnancy. If our concerns begin and end there, I feel we are losing any equality battles our fore-mothers have fought. Furthermore, to vote for a candidate for no other reason than because she is a female is foolish, irresponsible and discriminatory.
Coakley believes that terrorists should be tried as civilians; given due-process and a lawyer on our dime. To summarize all of this for you, her actions have shown that she supports the rights of terrorists, pedophiles and baby rapists, while denying parents the right to know that their ten year old is getting an abortion, or to protect their child who’s being assaulted. This burns me, more than any healthcare or tax issue ever could. Our children are the most precious gift to this earth, and they should be defended and protected to the highest degree. Likewise, anyone who would be so deplorable as to harm a child should be punished to the highest degree.
All this is why even the greatest speaker, including the President of the United States, could never convince me to cast my vote for Coakley. Yes, it’s exciting to see change in the Bay State; it’s electric to consider that the Senate filibuster may be overturned by a Republican from the bluest of blue states. It would be great to have some semblance of balance in Washington. And I find Scott Brown to be an admiral, energetic and smart candidate to do the job (and I could write an entire blog for him.)
But Martha Coakley? I don’t care what party she represents, her character and behavior I find to be deplorable, and I would be embarrassed to have such an individual representing me.
I’ve heard and read a lot, and the Democratic tagline seems to be, “Well, Coakley’s not great, but at least she’s not a Republican.” Or, “I’ll hold my nose and vote for the less of two evils.” Or, “I just can’t bring myself to vote for Scott Brown.” I would encourage these voters to honestly, sincerely consider Martha Coakley, disregarding the “D” next to her name. Is her record, her actions, her values, really something that you can give your vote in favor for? Because if she is elected Senator of Massachusettes (I couldn’t resist) you get the entire package, and you are responsible.
I apologize for the length and disjointed writing of this. I feel so passionate and strongly about this, I couldn’t keep quiet. And Scott Brown ran out of signs J
VOTE SCOTT BROWN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19!!!
