Why Support Patrick Lambert?

I'm not going to argue why I'm not supporting Michell Hicks, as that could fill a 1,000-page book. Instead I'd rather focus on why I'm supporting Patrick Lambert. First of all, I've taken my past with Michell Hicks out of the equation, looked at the state of the tribe now and what's he's accomplished over the last eight years and decided, well before the primary, that Patrick Lambert was the best choice for Principal Chief. Here's why I came to that conclusion:
* Patrick Lambert supports our civil rights and will back a constitution to recognize that.
* Patrick Lambert supports transparency, sunshine laws, access to information and a free press.
* Patrick Lambert supports the rights of possessory holders and life estate holders to enjoy their property.
* Patrick Lambert already has good relations with the only decision maker in Raleigh on expanding the gaming compact to include table games, that being Gov. Beverly Perdue, which can go a long way toward making table games happen.
* Employees who excel at their jobs, are qualified to hold their jobs and conduct themselves professionally, can be secure in their jobs in a Patrick Lambert administration. The low turnover rate and high employee morale at the Gaming Commission demonstrate that Patrick Lambert is capable of creating a positive working environment.
* Patrick Lambert, through his work safeguarding the tribe's assets with the casino, has already established a reputation for strictly adhering to standards when it comes to accountability. That's exactly what's needed at the tribe.
The ultimate reason I've decided to support Patrick Lambert is my son. I want a better tribe for him than what exists now. I want a better tribe for us all. Patrick Lambert gives me hope that we can achieve that.
I know there's a certain clique that's been going out of its way to try to make Patrick Lambert look bad, but I've ignored the personal attacks and attacks on his family and pathetic attempts to discredit his campaign. Patrick Lambert is the best choice for principal chief, and I urge all who seek a better future for our tribe to vote for him on Thursday.