A few years ago I passed my South Carolina motorcycle test and wanted to add that proudly earned “M” to my driver’s license. Since I am not a U.S. citizen, I had to go to a specific DMV to have this done. There, a not too friendly receptionist informed me that I needed to show a federally issued ID, specifically my Social Security Card, to get my new license. Since my husband is retired from the U.S. Navy, I had my depended ID card on me – which is a Federally issued document! Apparently, this was not good enough, even though it has my picture on it, which a Social Security card does not. The absurdity of the situation prompted me to write to the governor’s office and complain. I had myself served several years in the U.S. Army, and in my email stated that it had been easier to join the U.S. Military than it was to change a driver’s license – which had already been issued in this state. Truthfully, I never thought I would hear from them…when, much to my surprise, within one day I received a note from then Governor Sanford’s office assuring me that they had contacted the supervisor of the DMV and if I would go back, my federally issued military ID would absolutely be honored to get my driver’s license changed. For me, the proof was in the pudding! Governor Sanford, through his office, positively influenced, what was a very emotional situation, for someone who can’t even vote for him.
In the next few weeks you will hear a lot about Mark Sanford’s conservative ideology, how he was ranked the most fiscally conservative Governor in America by the CATO institute, and that he was the first Governor in America to formally reject the federal stimulus funds, all things I can firmly stand behind and appreciate. But, what really is important to me is that he is one man who will help out a person living in his state, without asking for more taxes or asking for my vote; there is no “Quid pro Quo” to his political agenda – and that is why everyone should vote for him again!
