A boy from Colorado may not be allowed to vote in the upcoming election, but he's still making sure candidates hear his voice.

Let me say at the outset:  I'm not trying to show any political bias.  I'm showing admiration for a young American standing up for what he believes in.  That's what America is all about, right?

Jackson Ripley has watched his sister grow up with chronic medical problems, and had some strong words for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney regarding his policies.  The full letter he wrote to Governor Romney, as published by the Huffington Post, can be found after this video.

Here is the letter in its entirety:

Dear Governor Romney,

I’d like to say congratulations on winning the republican nomination. But, I wish you stayed in Massachusetts. You’re plan for America isn’t what we need, and would hurt us more than it would help.

First, repealing Obama care and other health plans he’s put in place have helped families across America, including mine. I live in a middle class family, and two years ago my little sister; Kennedy was denied insurance because of her pre-existing condition. This was a huge emotional stress and financial burden on my entire family. Under Obama Care, insurance companies can no longer deny Kennedy and kids like her, the coverage they need and deserve. Because of Obama care my little sister was able to have the several surgeries she needed that helped save her life. Once the President was elected he put Obama Care into action, just like he promised and made it so that you could get insurance with pre-existing conditions. This has made a direct impact on my family. My family is with out a doubt better off now, than we were four years ago!

It is to my understanding that you stated that you were going to repeal Obama Care, including the part I have mentioned, which will take away the insurance we have and need for my sister Kennedy. Why do you think she doesn’t deserve health care? Also, when you were interviewed on “Meet the Press”, you stated that you would NOT repeal this part of Obama Care, but then your campaign backpedalled and on the “Tonight show with Jay Leno”, you said that you WOULD repeal this.

Also, you’re domestic plans (birth control, gay rights etc.) are horrible! Women should get to manage their own health, and if you wonder why you’re not appealing to many women voters, rethink your birth control and women’s’ rights plans. And people should be able to marry whom they want. We built this country so people could have freedom, and not have religious beliefs control them to that length. This country was in no way built on any religion, so we should not create laws that repress the American people in a religious way and hurt our most vulnerable.

Sincerely,

Jackson Ripley, age 12

So what do you think?  Are you proud of Jackson's initiative, or do you feel like his opinion only matters once he's old enough to vote?  Let me know in the comment section below!

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