By: Terresa Monroe-Hamilton

There are few candidates that I support wholeheartedly today – one of those rare souls is Matt Burden. You may know Matt better as the founder of BlackFive – one of the most important military blogs on the web. Matt is also involved in Soldier’s Angels and The Warrior Legacy Foundation.

When I tell you that Matt is one of the bravest men that has ever crossed my path, it is by no means an exaggeration. When I tell you he is honest and giving to a fault, it is simply the truth. In a time when there are very few we can trust to lead us, Matt is hope incarnate. Already, many, many across the Internet have spoken up in support of Matt. Our founding fathers would have been proud to call him friend and would have admired Matt for his deeds and for his courage in the face of adversity.

Steve Schippert at ThreatsWatch:

We clamor for good men and women to get into the political system and not cede it to lizards and the like. I am jumping up and down today, as our friend, Matt Burden, is doing exactly that. He has announced he is running for Illinois State Representative for his district.

I am confident he will win the support of his district, especially if/when he goes toe to toe in debate with his competition. But he will need our help from afar. Please help support one of our own, who is yet again doing the right thing.

From Lorie Byrd at Wizbang:

This is the best news I have heard in a long time. Matt Burden, of milblog Blackfive fame, is one of my favorite people. He is passionate about his country’s future, but is also always thoughtful and reasonable. He is entering a new phase of service now.

And from Bookworm Room:

If you’re a conservative who’s been out in the internet for any length of time, you know Matt Burden, of Blackfive. Matt has always served his country, first as an Airborne soldier, and lately as a voice for conservative and military thought in the ever-more important blogosphere. Matt is now making the leap to the next level of service, as he is running for the Illinois House of Representatives. Matt’s feeling is that, as the National election has put us at the mercy of the worst Illinois politics has to offer, it’s up to Illinois to start serving up the best.

Matt is a friend and someone I look up to. He is the very best among us. Whether you can vote for Matt or not, please give to his campaign – he is one of those true fighters we so sorely need in a leadership role in this country. Matt will fight for the Constitution and he will fight for America as he fights for the great state of Illinois. Let’s show America that something really good can come from Illinois – let’s clean house there so it can spread far and wide across the US. Let’s start by electing Matt Burden to the Illinois House of Representatives!

UPDATE: Pierre Legrand’s Pink Flamingo Bar – BLACKFIVE aka as Matt Burden sez Running for Office is Like Jumping Out of Airplanes…hmmm Well I Don’t Jump Out of Airplanes That Are Still Flying…Kinda a Hard Fast Rule Of Mine! But I Would Vote For Matt!

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