The American Tory

My first post is my resignation letter from the Michigan Federation of College Republicans. 

Dear MFCR Executive Board:

I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer serve as an officer on the Michigan Federation of College Republicans Executive Board in good conscience. Over the last six months, it has gradually become apparent the organization completely lacks a conscience and being a person deeply guided by morals, I find this unacceptable. Instead of being an organization reflecting the morals of many members of our party, it is an organization filled with the cynical opportunistic elements of society who have nothing to contribute but everything to take.

Fundamentally, my involvement in politics has been geared at helping Republican candidates win elections and to advance our agenda. I have never really wanted a career or life in politics because I find politics filled with too much compromise. Anyone who knows me from my hometown would testify to the fact that I have always been interested in politics, but I have always wanted my principles to be observed first. The principles based off of my moral conscience are paramount and cannot be compromised. The attitude towards politics pursued by members of the Michigan Federation of College Republicans organization has caused a collision between my conscience and the nature of the organization. In this bout as in every other struggle involving my conscience and another force, the conscience is always the undisputed champion.

Seeing my conscience must always prevail, I announce my resignation as Michigan Federation of College Republicans First Vice Chairman and the withdrawal of my candidacy for Michigan Federation of College Republicans Co-Chairman. I will continue to be involved in politics on terms that do not interfere with my conscience. This way I can live in good conscience with my involvement.

Sincerely,
Ryan Thompson