Sorry, I never made it past this stupid statement. Since when does what others think of you determine how strong you are?
"But mom, all the other kids are doing it. What will they think?"
"Your so right Johnny, my gosh, you would not want to be a leader and do the right thing. Much better that all your friends like you. Here is your pot back."
If this person is serious about running, he better come up with a better script than this.