My New Years resolutions for this year are to stay focused and productive. I have a tendency to be lazy sometimes. This year is crucial for me to stay productive. I’m on the final stretch and I will have to go out in to the “real world” very soon. I must stay focused to accomplish my goals.

Rand Paul:

Rand Paul is a United States Senator from Kentucky. He is a Republican that has been described as a conservative, ideological, and even libertarian. He has recently gained attention for his harsh criticism of the United States government’s collection of Americans’ phone records. He believes it is a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution. He is an advocate and a strong supporter of freedom.

Michael Donnelly:

Major Michael Donnelly was a retired Air Force pilot who served in the Gulf War. He retired in 1996 after being diagnosed with ALS. He then became an activist for veterans’ rights, particularly for those who suffer from Gulf War Syndrome. He led a six year campaign to convince the federal government of the connection between ALS and the Gulf War.

John Muir:

John Muir was a naturalist, writer, botanist and geologist who founded the Sierra Club. He was a strong supporter of the preservation of the Western forests, and the protection of our national parks. He led the campaign to petition Congress to pass the National Parks bill. Today he is referred to as “the father of the National Parks”.

Activism that Interests Me

Veterans Rights

– Veterans deserve respect and honor. My granddad is a veteran and I am very proud of his service.

Environmental Preservation

– The world is beautiful and it deserves to be protected.

Gun Rights

– I am a strong supporter of the second amendment and I believe Americans should have the right to keep and bear arms.

Preservation of Freedom

– I am a strong supporter of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Cancer Activism

– My grandma died of lung cancer. My family and I are involved with the American Cancer Society.