I'm in a bit of a dilemma

I am a Republican by every inclination. I believe in tried and true Republican principles – you know, small government, states rights, don’t spend money we don’t have and never live on credit. In other words, do what’s best for America as a whole, not just for a favored few.

I’ve never been an “automaton” or a “lemming” Republican, i.e. I don’t feel it necessary to follow the party-line, if that path leads to a policy that is narrow and self-centered. My dear parents didn’t feel like this at all – they supported the party-line whatever it may have mandated. They would consider me a “maverick”...