Zell Miller is the real thing - I just finished his second book, A Deficit of Decency, and found it to be a continuation of his speech at the Republican National Convention. He is a man of his word - he lives by conscience and values. His values are based on the Christian faith that there is someone that is greater than us and knows what is right for all man kind. History has proven this to be true and our founding fathers, 250 years ago, thought so as well. Our constitution is founded on these principles.

He relies on his past up-bringing in a time and place that today would be seen as total poverty. His dad died when he was less than a year old and he and is sister were raised by his mother. She was a strong woman with strong spiritual values with a model work ethic. They were very poor in material things but rich in faith and love for one another.

He attacks the value systems, or the lack there of, which so many people today use to control their daily lives. He explains how politics, sports, business, entertainment and other organizations fail to comprehend the need for common sense and a value system that is built on decency and mutual respect for one another.

He explains that much of what was learned the hard way by the older generation is lost on today's new generations, Xers and Boomers. He doesn't like these terms but than he hasn't lost faith that in the end we will find our way. I hope so.