HEADLINE: "Grandpa Dick Decides Not To Run For Governor"
The primary election last month narrowed the field of candidates for governor of California to two. Former
governor Jerry Brown and new comber Meg Whitman are the successful candidates that move on to the final
election.. You will be interested to know that although more qualified than either of them, I have chosen to withdraw
my name from consideration. It also may surprise you that most of my qualifications come from my Christian work
here at our church. Let me explain:
"Acting- Bev and I had the lead role in a church musical a few years back. If you remember, it was
nothing to write home about, but it puts me right up there with Arnold.
"Senior Citizens- 'To be one is to know one". Denny's Restaurant says I was a Senior at age 55. That gives me over fifteen years experience. The other candidates are youngsters. What could they know about our problems? Caring for Bev's Mom in our home would win a lot of votes, and being a Grandparent gives you experiences that will last a lifetime.
"Family- You won't find a better support team than the Laughman/Hill/Medlen clan. Of course I hand picked all these fine people to be my relatives. Anyway, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
"Gay Marriage- Quit making it so difficult and open your Bibles. God expects marriage to be between man and women. Although lacking experience in this area, no one will shake me from my Christian beliefs. (I also have a relative named Gay (Gay Don Gibson), if that helps any.
"Budget- This State budget problem could be easily solved. I would propose a "Sin Tax". The new California budget has a $12 Billion deficit. California has a $300 Billion pornography Industry running rampant in magazines, on the internet, in movies, and getting into TV. A mere 5% "Sin Tax" on pornography would raise $15 Billion. Bingo- problem solved.
Too bad I'm not going to run. We could really straighten out this State, couldn't we? So until next time, "Hasta La Vista, Baby"
Editor’s note: This is a revised version of an article Grandpa Dick wrote back in 2003. Still applies today.
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