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Del. Dick Black: A real American, as a legislator and a x-Marine, whose word is concrete solid
Dear Richard:
I want you to know that I am
with you, and that I will never betray you. Every day,
I see men who compromise principle for personal advantage.
This is particularly true in politics and especially so
regarding the tax debate. But I will not compromise on
principle. It is not in my character to do so.
When I was 21, I fought as a
lieutenant in the 1st Marines. We held a ridgeline
called Nui Loc Son. Most were killed or wounded
defending the ridge. Every man was prepared to
die in order to hold his position. Many did.
That experience gave me a stoic, self-sacrificing perspective that
is different from most. It taught me the
kind of loyalty that doesn't end--even if you're the last
man standing.
I have no loyalty to well-heeled special
interests; my loyalty is to working-class Virginians.
I know they can't afford higher taxes while their jobs are
being offshored and their factories are being closed.
I understand the wage pressures brought on by floods of
illegal immigrants. Ordinary Virginians feel pressures
most politicians will never understand. But I do
understand.
I don't know whether Republicans
will hold the line against massive tax increases or turn
on the people like Democrats. But you can be
certain that when others betray you, I will not.
Warm regards,
Dick
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