"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"
- Declaration of Indpendence
Going back to our first principles... it's important to note that rights pre-exist government. In fact, governments were instituted to secure the rights. I take these words very seriously and pledge that as I move to role of your representative, I will be cognizant of the limitations the office