I don't often write about political issues, but I felt compelled to do so at this time.  For my friends who have different political views than mine, I am sorry, I do not mean to offend you, and I readily acknowledge that you are as entitled to your opinions as I am mine. What I want to talk about today is Conservatism, Party Politics and action. Conservatism? Yes, I have been a conservative all of my life.  I got my feet wet in politics when I was 15 years old.  I lived in Louisiana, and I had an after school job.  My boss was a very conservative Republican, and he and I often talked about the issues of the day.  I found that I … [Read more...]