Courage and Honesty

Dear Senator Hatch,

As parents of young children, my husband and I are continually reminding our children of the importance of standing up for what one believes in. We try to teach our children that being honest to yourself and to God is more important than going through motions. In our house, we say "Stand up for what is right and run away." The running away part is not cowardly; it is to remove yourself from the bad situation and not become "tainted" by it.

I have appreciated your stance on the health care reform debate. Yesterday, I also was grateful for your standing up for what you believed in. I find that quality rare in political circles today.
Thank you for your example of courage and honesty.

Sincerely,

An appreciative citizen