Originally published at National Catholic Register
In a world of political spin and confusion, my nephew’s speech for student council stood out for its sincerity and focus.
This week, my 11-year-old nephew and godson Liam delivered a crisp, 60-second speech to his entire middle school in the gym. Barely peeking over a podium at half-court, he made a clear, if jumpy, case to become student council secretary in the upcoming election.
After introducing himself, he said, “I am in sixth grade. I play soccer and the cello. I’m a hard-working student, and I’m running for secretary. I think you should vote for me because I’m organized, observant, and focused. I’ll make sure to take good notes during meetings and remind everyone of important events and activities. I am a good listener.”
He then wished the audience a wonderful rest of their day, and they rewarded him with hearty applause.
Of course, the Register’s parent company, EWTN, is a 501(c)3 non-profit that does not endorse political candidates. However, given Liam’s pithy campaign kickoff, I will accept the professional consequences of my actions to endorse him, as well as encourage his classmates to cast their vote in his favor.
Having sat through the entire Democratic National Convention
