God Bless America

It's voting day here - have you done your civic duty to this great country? I don't think I have really invested as much thought and concern for an election as this year. Yes, I certainly cared about the last elections that I voted in, but this one has been different for me.

The economy has been the focal point of this election. But what about:

• the war in Iraq?
  
• immigration laws?
  
• education?
  
• teaching "Creationism" in schools?
  
• prayer in schools?
  
• vouchers for education so you can send your child to the school of YOUR choice.. including private and charter schools?
  
• abortion? parents rights over minors seeking abortion?
  

What about all the other issues that usually come into play? Did we forget about all of those? Did you choose the best candidate to handle all these other subjects? Did you research where they stand on these things? (In case you want to do some last minute research - click here)

We have certainly spent a lot of time analyzing character, judgement, and associations - all valid and important points to consider. I think I would place those three above all the other points. But I still care about their opinions on those subjects that didn't seem to get much attention.

It boils down to this. Are you completely confident in the choice you made? Is the man you voted for truly qualified to lead this country. Are you confident in the choice they made for Vice President? Another key point to consider. A lot of time was spent crucifying Palin's qualifications to be Vice President. Should something happen to McCain, is she able to lead our country? What about Joe Biden? Should something happen to Obama, are you confident in Joe Biden as President of this country?

Thank God this is a country where we have a say in who leads us. My prayer is that we all search our conscience and despite pressures from friends, relatives, colleagues, etc., I pray that we all vote, and vote for the one we truly believe is the best to lead our country.

"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,

Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,

Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,

As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. "

God Bless America, Land that I love.

Stand beside her, and guide her

Thru the night with a light from above.

From the mountains, to the prairies,

To the oceans, white with foam

God bless America, My home sweet home.