Irony... Do you think that what government does doesn't matter to you? Wednesday, May 16, I listened to the floor debate in the U.S. House of Representatives debating a bill introduced by the Republican leadership which seeks to replace the Violence Against Women Act which passed by the U.S. Senate with one that omits Native American women who are violated by non-native Americans when the abuse occurs o...n a reservation, and omits violence against LGBT victims, and omits violence against non-citizens. Later that afternoon, while waiting at McHenry County College, I spoke with a thirty one year old mother of 3, who is an immigrant married to a man who drinks heavily and is physically and emotionally abuse to her. Because he was the one to get the green card to allow them to be here, and work legally, if she leaves him, she would be forced to leave, and likely to leave her children, the youngest of them never having lived in their native country. If only people could know the pain of others as their own. Then, the admonition of Christ that we love thy neighbor as thy self would be realized, and we would be able to heal each others pain, rather then perpetually creating it. I posted this on Joe Walsh's facebook site, it didn’t last long. But before it was deleted, and a woman left a comment, "It's not other people's pain that matters." -- I'd say that just about spells out the core beliefs of the Right in this country. No one else matters, it doesn't matter who you hurt, as long as you benefit personally -- The hedonistic ethic.

It is time for those of us who care about the future of this country, and future generations, to get involved in making a change. Otherwise we will be stuck with Tea Party Republicans like Randy Hultgren for decades to come. Now is the time to get involeved. Not next month. Volunteers and donations are needed, to make this campaign a competative one. It's up to us to decide our own future. It's time to make the change we want to see happen.

Volunteers and donations are needed to help with the Campaign of Dennis Anderson in the 14th Congressional District. Contact his Crystal Lake office at (815)444-0305. Go to dennisforcongress.com or visit his office at 191 N. Virginia Ave. To see how you can participate in this very much winable race.

An enjoyable time at the Jefferson Dinner. Democrats are taking ofer the conty!

Terry R. Kappel Ending County Board Campaign

Due to poor health I will need to cancel my fundraiser scheduled for tonight at Crandall's Restaurant in Hebron.

fundraiser canceled

Tonight - The Campaign to Elect Terry R. Kappel Democratic County Board Candidate District 6 Invites You To: Progressive Values in Local Government Discussion Forum ... Woodstock Public Library - 414 W. Judd St, Woodstock, IL 60098 7 pm – 8:30 pm Wednesday Oct. 26 – Free Snacks and Coffee will be provided

Progressive Values in Local Government - Discussion Forum

This event has been rescheduled to Wednesday Oct. 26 due to a schedule conflict. I appologize for any inconvenience.

Progressive Values in Local Government - Discussion Forum Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St, Woodstock, IL 60098 7 pm – 8:30 pm Monday Oct. 24 - Snacks and Coffee will be provided This forum is offered for everyone interested in discussing the future of our local Governments, at the county and local level, and how Progressive principles might improve our communities and the lives of our McHenry County neighbors. Free. For Details or to RSVP, contact Terry at: (815)669-7033, tkappel@hotmail.com

Democratic Candidate for McHenry County Board Terry R. Kappel Invites You To: Union Fall Fundraiser Donley’s Old West Steakhouse 8512 South Union Road (near route 20), Union, IL (815)923-2214 wildwesttown.com Friday, Oct. 14 @ 7 pm - $35 Donation requested