The "I Own My Vote" petition below is another effort to use Hillary Clinton's historic campaign for the White House as a means to accomplish permanent social and political changes. I have received a request to sign a petition calling for the Obama campaign and the DNC to recognize Clinton's contribution to the Democratic Party. I continue to be astonished at the extent of the political activity the Clinton campaign has inspired, especially among women. The petition seeks to formally recognize Clinton and her supporters. There is a concern that Clinton's supporters will be shut out to the convention process. I don't think this is just sour grapes or paranoia. I submitted an application to both the DNC and the local organzing committee in Denver in early March to volunteer at the convention as a Clinton supporter. My application was accepted, but, to date, I haven't received any confirmation that I will be given a volunteer assignment. Interesting.
On an alarming note, I also received a request today to contribute to a newspaper ad, "Hillary Supporters for McCain." YIKES. I will sign the "I Own My Vote" petition, but I will not support any effort to suggest that Hillary supporters vote for McCain.
Here is the "I Own My Vote" petition:
Bring us together by seating 100% of the Florida and Michigan delegations in Denver with 100% of their votes, allocated in accordance with the popular vote of each state.
Bring us together by adopting policies on the Platform Committee that Hillary Clinton has championed.
Bring us together through reform of the primary and caucus system to reflect the basic principle of one person/one vote.
Bring us together through outspoken denunciation of all gender bias, racism and other forms of discrimination.
Bring us together by fairly and respectfully including Hillary and her supporters at the Democratic National Convention in Denver by, among other things, placing her name in nomination for President, conducting a roll call vote, and providing her a prominent speaking role during prime time on August 26th, the 88th anniversary of women’s suffrage.
I own my vote. It does not belong to any party. It does not belong to any candidate. It does not belong to any mob that would impose its will on me. Only I can decide how to use my vote, and I can decide based on any criteria I choose. Therefore I pledge not to give my vote to anyone who does not earn it.
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