Notes of
Concern…
…Jackson Blair
Really Important Decisions
Now we know what our choices are.
We have known for some time that President Obama and Vice
President Biden would like four more years to pursue their programs.
Now we know that Governor Mitt Romney will run with
Representative Paul Ryan as alternatives to Obama-Biden.
It is important that all of us approach the coming election
with an open mind. There is a lot of demonization going on out there in America.
The print news as well as the other media titillate us with all sorts of
stories, some true, some false, and some a combination of both.
In November, each of us will enter a voting booth and make a
decision as to whether we are more comfortable facing the next four years under
the repeat leadership of Obama/Biden or whether we want new leadership under
Romney/Ryan.
It is not my intention to lay out the qualifications of
these four men or to comment on their background and experience. Between the
Republican and Democrat Conventions, the debates between the candidates, and
the programs each team will launch we should be able to determine which team
offers us the greatest hope for the future of America.
I am concerned that the vicious attacks, the half truths,
and the attempt to scare various categories of Americans might cause those who
do not take the proper time to read, study and consider each team’s history to fail
to make an informed decision.
America is at a crossroads.
The way forward will be very much determined by our vote in
November.
Serious citizens need to keep open minds.
They need to listen to the candidates and consider what they
propose to do. It is time to abandon the labels “Democrat” and “Republican” and
adopt the label “American.” Nothing is more important than our “gut feel” as to
which team provides the most promise for the next four years.
Do not accept the sound bites about these fine four men. Do
not be fooled by the misleading advertisements about any of them. Look deep
into their eyes. Watch what they propose and listen to what they say.
Each of us loves America.
Our role in all of this is to make the very best decision we can as to
which team to entrust the leadership of our wonderful nation.
This election must not be a fight “against” things. But
rather, it must be a fight “for” things.
It is a decision that deserves more than “knee jerk”
response to party affiliation.
It is a decision that has broad and long lasting
consequences.
It is a personal decision each of us has the honor, and
responsibility, to make.
Lets do our best to select the finest possible leadership
for America.
