[mafree]

I'm not in CA but I'd like to support you Mr. B. However, I have what hopefully will be a minor concern: since you want to serve only one term are you sure you will be able to forward that agenda in that one term? Would it not be better to leave re-election options open?

[Mr.B.goes.to.Washington]

First, please accept my apology for not making myself totally clear. You are not the first person to raise this question about why I'm "only seeking to serve for one term."

Actually, what I meant to say is that I will go to Sacramento with the firm intent of making a real change.
I am not going there to make "friends,"
nor to set up a permanent fund-raising organization,
nor to organize a permanent campaign,
nor to make back-room deals with career politicians to extend my political career at the expense of the citizens who help elect me.

In other words, I will be such a thorn in the side of the career politicians, in my efforts to make honest, substantive changes, that I do not think that the career politicians are going to do anything to help reelect me.

I will continue to serve as along as I am effective and the ordinary citizens want me to serve, regardless of what the career politicans think.

I hope that clears up my position a little, but please feel free to question me about anything which I may have not yet addressed.

Best regards,
John

[Mercuria]

He is serious, mafree...and I have insurance.

**brandishing the cattle prod**