Hi Teddy,

I found out about your website and your cause through http://www.smirkingchimp.com -- check it out if you haven't already! I just wanted to let you know how much I support what you're doing. I'm a poor grad.

student (in speech-language pathology, in Boston), so am unable to buy pixels at this time, but I pledge to do so once I get a job after graduation (so, sometime after Dec. '07). I just hope you have some left! :)

I have been a Democrat and a proud Liberal my entire life, and this party could really use people like you.

I hope you run for office someday, especially in a place like Texas, where the tide is starting to turn in our direction. Make no mistake about it--Bush did NOT win in 2000 and stole the election again in '04.

One day Texas will go blue, and you will be part of the reason why. I doubt it will be in play for '08 though, so you should try to volunteer in a swing state before the election (and on election day!) that year. As a staunch supporter of Howard Dean, I couldn't bring myself to work directly for Kerry's campaign, but I hooked up with organizations such as MoveOn and America Coming Together (now part of America Votes). Now I'm involved with Democracy for America and a local progressive group. I only wish I had been mature enough at your age to get involved!

You are an inspiration not just to other teenagers but to older people as well.

Best of luck to you Teddy!

Cheers,

Betsey G

Cambridge, Mass.

I wish you lots of luck on raising money for college. Just in case things don't go perfectly, and not that I would advocate selling out, but I would just mention that you can always register as a Republican and still vote for whoever you want to. At least so far, it's still a secret ballot and nobody else's business who you vote for - not even your Dad's. I'm very grateful to you and other young people who are smart enough to see through the most corrupt government we've had in my long lifetime. You go, guy!

Sincerely,

Grandma Lucy

Teddy,

I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm Andrew  father (you wrestled with him at W.T. White). I picked up the paper to see if they had me in there (I'm running for Dallas School Board) and I saw the picture with you and your Dad in the Editorials. I just read the original story and want to tell you that I am very proud of you for taking a stand on something you feel very deeply about.

Last May, I became very disillusioned with the Democratic Party and officially broke off from them. I consider myself an Independent now because the Republican Party doesn't appeal to me either. I watched your music video (can't wait for the final

version) and you were on point about Bush. But in the big scheme of things, it's not about Bush, Republicans or Democrats -- it's about people like you and I getting out to the polls and encouraging those we know to do the same to keep these self-serving people

(politicians) out of office who destroy our lives and this country.

I will purchase pixels on your behalf between now and when you graduate so that you can go to college.

Andrew is attending college locally and will transfer to a four-year in about 1 year. I emailed him the article to read -- I'm sure he'll get a kick out of it. Tell your Dad I said "hello" and to just chill -- he and your Mom have raised a great young man and they both should be proud. Take care and stay in touch.

Sincerely,

Linus S

hello,
  i heard about you on foxtv and i`m inclined towards what you`re doing, not because you really wanna go to college but because you are--in my view against some of President Bush`s policies--this happens to put us on the same page.
  i`d like to help you with some money for college to support you!
Travis

Your Dad sounds like a bit of a jerk, no insult intended. My parents are uber-republicans, in spite of the fact that they are not fans of the god squad. However, they did pay for my BA from San Francisco State and my MA from NYU (both bastions of evil, liberal thought). Although I am now a 40-something mother of 2 teenagers, I still cannot discuss politics with my family when I go down for visits as it leads to bitter arguments and me flying home early. My kids are both liberal Democrats and rabidly opposed to the Bush regime. As a parent, I am proud of you standing up for your principles. As a Democrat, I support you with my

$25 and by sending your website to all my Democratic friends (as I received it from my best friend in NYC).

Very best of luck to you in all your aspirations; I've no doubt you'll go far!

Joan H.

Warrenton, VA

Ok, you’re 17 but you are my new hero! Keep it up!

Hillary

I hope you get the money you need!  I only wish everyone actually believed that Bush is the worst.  I still can't believe anyone voted for him.  I wish I had enough money to help you, but I don't.  I just wanted to support you with my kind words--unfortunately, they are free.  BUSH IS THE WORST!  Stick to your guns--maybe someday your father will wake up. Sincerely, Harriet G

My name is Todd H and I am the Executive Director of the Tarrant County Young Democrats. www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org. I am also the Vice President of the Mid-Cities Democrats www.midcitiesdemocrats.org .

I want to send along to you my admiration this morning, I think what you are doing is very inspiring. We need more people like you standing up for principles.

I want you to know that I'm discussing with both organizations the purchase of ad space on your website. Keep up the fight young man, I know how hard it is to get an education. I've been working full time during the day and attending school at night to get my education. I'm 26 years old and still humming along at it. Keep up the fight man, keep up the fight.

If you ever want to chat or anything or wish to attend a TCYD meeting sometime, give me a call   . Take care,

Todd H

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Lucus

I read about your story in the Dallas Morning News.  I had a similar issue when I was facing college.  My mother would have paid for it had I gone to where she wanted me to go -- Texas Tech.  I didn't want to do things on her terms.  I wanted to go to the University of North Texas to do things on my terms (right reason) and live with my then girlfriend/now ex-wife (wrong reason).  Looking back, I'm proud I made my own way through school.  I appreciate my experiences and education more than if I hadn't worked for them.  Your idea of selling web space is a great start.  Good luck.

WillYour dad doesn't get it. Typical republican bully attitude. " Either you see the world my way or I'll hurt you "


Hang in there man. I was even farther gone than you. I voted for Bush the first time and belittled those who who didn't. It wasn't until 9/11 that I realized this cat doesn't have a clue. We've more debt than ever, he's borrowed more foreign money than all 42 presidents before him combined, he's bankrupted the country and our children and grandchildren will be paying for it, he gives tax cuts to the wealthy while running up a war debt, he lied about the war, he still lies about the war, he has business dealings with the Bin Laden family, he cuts education every chance he gets, tries to integrate church and state, cuts medicare, cuts the school lunch program for disadvantaged children, he tried to sell the ports to the UAE, his administration is the most corrupt I can remember, he's revoking our civil rights, he's outing CIA officers who disagree with him,  and the guy just isn't very bright. Hell, he couldn't find New Orleans on the map. I don't know that the Dems are the clear choice, but the Republicans clearly are NOT the choice.

challenge your dad to come up with 10 positive things Bush has done.

Tom