Mike Johnson, Neighbor

I am a small government conservative and I am deeply troubled by the encroachment of the federal government into our day-to-day lives.  I am an engineer and ride a desk/computer for a living.  I write as a hobby.

<br>I grew up in the Gloucester area and on Memorial Day in 2010 I went to a family cookout.  The conversation turned to the plight of the local fishermen.  I went to two NOAA Outreach Meetings and was appalled. Book-smart twenty-somethings dictating to grizzled professional fishermen.  Orwellian regulations and Star Chamber punishments. 

<br>I wrote an essay, submitted it to the American Thinker, and they published it.  The one essay grew into a series.  The series of essays for the American Thinker is my first published material outside of my profession.  AT reaches a broad audience and requires solid writing that adheres to the Chicago Manual of Style and citations in the form of hyperlinks.  Their rule is, “Source all your quotes and any important factual contentions.” 

I live in Kensington.  My e-mail is mnosnhoj&#64;comcast.net.