No security with so much inequality

When I was a kid , I was in the Boy Scouts. There came a time  when I had the honor of being  in an escort for Eleanor Roosevelt. She came to the church  that I was a member of to give a speech.  I carried the American flag..I went to the wrong place..I was really upset .  After her speech, there was a reception. As a member of the escort,I got to meet Mrs. Roosevelt, I was very apologetic for my mistake..I will never forget what she replied," Tommy, one day you will do a great service for your country."  It wasn t clear to me what she meant at the time; but somehow, here I am trying to make a difference by running for Congress. I have been a life long Democrat before becoming an Independent.  I believe that Independents are necessary in Congress, especially in the House of Representatives.  The House has ignored the People. Legislation , so important to so many , has been ignored . Equal pay, gender inequality, the health issues surrounding women, elevating education, passing a minimum wage ( it should be labeled  a living wage), unemployment benefits, reducing food stamp program are just some of these issues. What do they all have in common? I believe that one word  can answer that question, and that word is INEQUALITY.  Eleanor Roosevelt  said decades ago,"there can be NO SECURITY WITH SO MUCH INEQUALITY."  I believe her words have been amplified  in today s world. Everywhere you look, this cause and effect relationship is evident.  If you elect me  to the House of Representatives, I will work  patiently  with both parties to end the causes of inequality.