The time is upon us to decide whether to live under freedom or under the rule of those who want to rule our lives the way they want.

I would like to take this time and space to show you the Democrats outlook on what they think ours lives should be and that of the Republicans. These examples are of bills voted on by Democrats, some up for re-election like Glen Curry, Jan Dodge, Stanley Ziegler and others.

LD 967 An act to make possession of a schedule drug for personal use a civil penalty

LD 864 An act to protect teachers privacy while delivering remote instructions

LD 1139 An act to authorize and regulate visitation of Essential Caregivers at long term care facilities

LD 1051 Ant act to promote civic engagement and voter participation of young people by lowering the voting age for municipal elections to 16 years of age.

Asfor what the Democrats voted against:

LD 1001 An act to ensure parents access to their minor and adult children with special needs

LD 1292 An act regarding the parental right to direct the healthcare of their children

LD 253 An act to strengthen Maine's election laws by requiring photographic Identification for the purpose of voting

LD 550 An act to resolve directing the State Education Board to prohibit teachers in public schools from engaging in ideological,religious,or political advocacy in the classroom

This year, I have done what I never have done. I made it my priority to meet wit and speak with candidates from both sides and have concluded that the Democrats are running under a socialist agenda.

For those who have studied history of the 1930s and 1940s, you know what I am talking about and for those who haven't maybe it's time you did.

I can say with a clear conscience that all Republican candidates will vote totally opposite an word like hell to undo any bills I have mentioned.

Living in District 40, Ican say I full back Joesph McLaughlin.

Joe is a young man that, like so many like us, is sick of living under the rule of the socialist left.

And like most parents, believes every parent has the upmost right to make the decisions of what their children are taught in school and the healthcare they receive.

Plus systems to help addicts find successful recovery and no energy tax increases.

If you want a free and productive live for yourselves, your children and many generations to come  vote out the socialist left,

Randall Bryant lives in Searsmont