I believe in individual liberty and the right of self-government. And I believe that the power of individuals, working together in the interest of good governance and personal freedom, is a power that cannot, ultimately, be stifled by the dehumanizing and parasitical force of bureaucracy.

Bureaucracy (bureaucracy, redundant bureaucracy, and more bureaucracy again) is often the mother of needless complexity and waste. This needless complexity conditions us to believe that such matters as government can only be understood and managed by certain authoritative "experts", that is to say, professional politicians. I believe in citizens. I am no professional expert, but the world belongs to those who show up. So show up.

I intend to serve as a focal point for our ward and I hope to stimulate dialogue among residents who care. I want to hear what people's concerns are. If you've got fears, furies, passions, or intentions regarding our ward and our city, contact me. I also encourage people to talk to each other and to get involved at whatever degree you feel you can. Most of us aren't experts here. We're ordinary citizens striving for self-government. Its an ongoing effort.

I'll be sending out periodic e-mail updates to Ward 8 residents and holding ward meetings every few months. If you don't hear from me, it means you probably ought to give me your contact info. My e-mail is ward8@minneapolisrepublicans.org

Blessings and good luck,
Nathan "Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread."
- Thomas Jefferson

"You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows."
- Bob Dylan

"Its your world. Take it easy, but take it."
- Woody Guthrie

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