My friend, my actual friend

I've found myself using the phrase "my friend" lately. I'm not completely sure if I've used as much before this campaign, but my attention is sure drawn to it these days.

I've found many people whom I can call my friend, my actual friend. I mean it as a deep term of endearment. I'm not able to call any person my friend without it meaning much to me. However, that phrase can turn some people off these days, in fact, it turns off some of the very people I would be most ready to call my friend.

I've made no secret of the issue that burns brightly for me, the right of every child to life. I don't see a choice in that matter, just a right.

So, my friend, know that on November 4th I'll do my part to give every person that right.

Yes, I know there will be trade-offs in my decision that day, but without the fundamental right such as this, what good is any other policy or plan?

Please, find it in your hearts, in your conscience to do the right thing, do your part to give everyone the equal right to life.