Well said.
I've always wondered why some conservatives get so steamed about petty issues while resigning themselves to an ever-growing federal government.
A friend's wife was running for office a few years back. The city faced budget problems, crime problems, a shortage of affordable housing, all the usual difficulties that come with faster-than-normal population growth.
So what does this candidate point to as the most important issue needing to be addressed?
Getting rid of an "adult toy store" that's too close to a residential neighborhood to suit her sensibilities.
Fortunately, she lost her race. Her husband would have been continuously embarrassed had she been elected.
Kinda proves my point. For people like that, it is all about getting power and nothing to do with real issues.