A friend of mine Owen Paun updated us as he worked for the McCain campaign in the primaries. Some of his posts were deleted but I will see if I can get them posted again. After the campaign was over he came and spoke about his experiences to a class of AP Government students of mine and now I am plugging his new website that seeks to encourage people to help Haiti during the current crisis and beyond.

His website has cool interactive features that move it beyond a simple website with a donate here button. I encourage you to check it out and get involved.

The masthead reads "A blog designed for us to express our grief and support to all those affected by the tragic earthquake in Haiti".

Owen, it is a noble cause and I appreciate your efforts. How about you issue a challenge to my students? How much do we need to raise to help Haiti for you to come back and talk to them this semester? Give me a number and let's see if they can do it.

I am thankful that Owen Paun and Serge Spisovsky have given us this opportunity to help.

My friend Owen Paun worked for the McCain campaign in the DC area. During the early parts of the campaign he kept us updated with reports from across the country. Now that the McCain campaign is over, he will be sharing more with Ventura County Star readers hopefully soon.

Click here to read his current blog. In his latest entry he comes out against perestroika.

Owen, can't wait to renew our debates. Please don't use too many obscure references to literature.