I was born in Grundy Center, Iowa on October 21, 1937 and raised in Cedar Falls, Iowa until I enlisted in the United States Air Force. I have served my country for 8 years, 1 month and 6 days and have two honorable discharges to show for it. I am currently raising my 9 year old son as a single parent. I have been the Committee Chairman of the American Citizens Political Action Committee since it was founded. It really disturbs me that the governments at all levels are more concerned about keeping their voting support than they are about the welfare of all the citizens of this great country. I was involved in the stock brokerage business for about 20 years and was an accountant for about 25… years. In addition, for about 10 years I have attempted to help start-up companies to have a method of raising capital. As with all start-up companies some of them made it and the majority of them did not. I try to use common sense. I have also written the following books:"A Beautiful America" "America Can Recover" "Bashing Sarah Palin" "Proud To Be American"and"My American Dream". For more information on my views and photos visit my websites: www.thomasmeinders.com www.americancitizenspac.com