by- Maren
“All smiles and purple fingers” was how embedded reported Michael Yon
described Iraqi voters in 2005. Millions risked their lives, and
some died, in order to cast a vote. I distinctly remember those
images of Iraqi citizens thrilled at the opportunity to finally have
a say in their own futures.
We Americans have a say in our own futures on November 4. There are
no grey areas in this election of all elections. The presidential
candidates are vastly different and have opposing ideas on how we
should be governed. It has been a long and exhausting election
season, but we have had the time to really know these candidates and
where they stand. Understand that your vote, your one vote, has
consequences.
The United States is the beacon of freedom and the hope of the world,
despite what some of our own politicians tell us. I read once that a
billion people would come to this country if they could. The world
needs the United States of America, so we have a responsibility to
cast an informed vote. Let us be all smiles and “I VOTED” stickers
on November 4.
About the Author-
Maren is a Dear friend of many years, she lives in the Bay Area. Is the Mother of four wonderful boys all of which have served a mission that are old enough. She is an Operating Room Nurse- {the best one there} She also teaches early morning seminary. Maren is a very talented woman, and has the best handwriting I've ever seen. She's the type of woman that can cook up a fabulous meal, in the home she perfectly decorated, passionately talk politics {and she knows what she is talking about}, all the while stitching you up if need be, and do all that with out missing a beat.
Maren will be joining us here off and on with some political views- lets give her a warm welcome.
