Lucius,

" I'm a socialist, and damn proud of it."

Then why are you living in a Capitalist country?. Sounds like Cuba might more in line with your ideology.

"I like being able to petition my government to redress wrongs."

Wrongs by whom?... The Govt.?, or some group you don't agree with?. You need to clarify that statement so it can be anwered.

"I want more time for my children,"

Change occupations to one that would allow that to happen.

"We could start by realizing that depriving Blacks the right to vote in Florida is an injustice to all,"

The Florida courts have found otherwise, they were not deprived the right to vote. Don't forget that most of the complaints came from Democratic counties. Sounds like the Democrats were depriving them their right to vote.