My Own Mind Sorry about the football metaphor. I am Bronco fan after all. My Dad was also a Bronco fan. He was one of the first press people for the old Denver Bears when he worked for Air Force Radio and Television. Speaking of my Dad, he was a Republican. I don't think he would have identified himself with the party of today, let alone the Tea Party sect. A friend of mine was accused me of parroting anything my Dad said. He intimated I could not think for myself. Well guess what, I formulated my own opinions despite what my Dad said or did. I once even had a short argument with him about Bill Clinton. He was not a fan. Those who greatly influenced my outlook include Paul Tedrow, history teacher extraordinaire; Mr. Rosburg, a Shakespeare aficionado; Bill Hart, a state senator and social studies teacher; Mrs. Estes, a civics teacher at Russell Junior High; Mr. Blair, political science professor at Las Positas College; Jon Stewart, of Comedy Central; and of co...