Ireland, once the land of Saints & Scholars. Independent minds were celebrated, inspiring others in their thinking, courageous in their speaking. Just as the founders of our Constitution intended. Many TDs and Senators who believe in that spirit for Ireland, showed up and got behind Maria Steen. Those independently minded Oireachtas members, showing real Democratic values, and acknowledging you can hold two opinions on one topic at the same time. That is democracy. I would urge other TDs and Senators to step up, show the voting electorate who afforded them their seat and why foundational values matter. Diversity of thought should extend to the ballot box. As it stands, a sizeable portion of the voting electorate are simply not represented on the presidential ballot. All we hear about is equality, why is it lacking on the Presidential ballot? Get behind Maria Steen.

Posted by Fred Bassett