Why We Must All Vote for Peter Roskam

It pains me to admit to my readers that I have failed them.

I have been writing this blog since October, trying to make a case against returning Peter Roskam for a second term representing the 6th in Congress. In doing so, I have largely focused on the minutiae of Roskam’s voting record over the course of the past year or so. But I have never taken the time to listen to the man make his own case - until today that is.
Yes today curiosity got the better of me while I was browsing through various anti-American web sites and I wandered over to Roskam’s campaign website. I was shocked and amazed and, dare I say, transformed by what I read.

No Barack Obama is Roskam, full of pretty words with no substance. No, Roskam, using words sparingly, clearly and cogently outlined his vision and his case for re-election.

His main points:

• Grew up in the district
• Lives in the district
• Raises his family in the district
• Is your voice in Congress

Clearly I had misjudged the man. But there was more, just a click away:

• I grew up in Glen Elyn where I attended public schools
• I am raising my children in Wheaton
• I played here as a boy
• I am watching our children grow up here
• We face serious challenges
• Together we have the chance to make a difference
• I want to be our local voice in Washington
• I understand our challenges
• I share our dreams

I was, needless to say, shattered by its brilliance. I immediately called Roskam’s office to apologize for having misrepresented him and I was politely but firmly reminded of the restraining order. I now must apologize to you, my readers.

I will be going into seclusion for a while, perhaps a long while, to contemplate where I went wrong. During my absence, RSR will fall silent. Upon my return, this blog will be entirely focused on Origami, the ancient and fascinating Japanese art of paper folding.