clark4290's Blog

I am a 52 year old male, who supports Barack Obama. I come from a family that was not wealthy, but hard workers. My father worked as a metal finisher, a trade he learned in the Navy and my mother worked as nurse’s aide and a janitorial supervisor. I graduated from high school in 1973 just missing the draft for Viet Nam. After working several jobs with no real career I decided to join the military. I served in Panama, Cuba, Somalia, Southwest Asia, and Bosnia. I left military service because it took its toll on my children with me being deployed for long periods of time. I am currently a disabled veteran from injuries sustained while on active duty. I have volunteered within my community and assisted others whenever I could because it was the right thing to do. I was in the Pentagon on Sept. 11 and later treated for anthrax exposure. I attend church and strongly believe education is important for all. I went back to school and received a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and a Master of Education. I am divorced now, but I drive to North Carolina from DC every weekend to see my children. Trust me when I say that I am not delusional or confused. I have seen all there is to see and done even more. I am a patriot and an American and I love my country. I have made many sacrifices for this nation and mankind throughout my life and don't regret in thing. So for those who choose to belittle my political choices, I say thank you for reinforcing the idea that I have the right to choice.