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When I first started on the Natrona County Republican Partys Executive Committee, I had come home from volunteering with College Republicans and on campaigns. I was bright-eyed and energetic to help further the Republican Party in my home state.

A couple years later I was elected to serve as State Committeewoman. What I witnessed shocked my eyes and crushed my spirit. Party leaders routinely abandoning principles and ethics, abusing procedure and rules, intimidating and railroading.

I had thought, If I play exactly by the rules, speak truth, have the votes, the people will prevail. Then I learned better.

You see, the party chairmans position is to act as a servant leader not a dictator. He is supposed to make sure the will of the body is carried out, according to the bylaws.

Joe McGinley mightily confused his role to the NCRP. He had the chance to do what is right, and instead chose darkness.

Because of what McGinley did, he was removed from his chairman position by the Central Committee in accordance with the bylaws.

I encourage all Republicans to get involved and see for yourself. The party needs anyone that is honest and forthright. You will be bullied, lied to, threatened and become very unpopular for questioning leadership. But you will learn with endurance.

We will debate. We will bicker over views and what the party should stand for. We will vote against each other and be upset with the outcome at times. And that is okay, as long as the will of the body is carried out truthfully and according to bylaws. There is no room left for more corruption. Help us bring darkness into the light.

Though I am convinced these experiences have probably taken 10 years off my life, I am thankful for the experience now. It made me question everything -- my party, my beliefs, my legislators, my purpose. It opened my eyes. I ask questions now. I look further and dig deeper. I read bills. I look up voting records. So truly, thank you. Thank you, for curing my blindness.

HOLLY BURROW, Birmingham, Alabama

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