Consider what’s important to you when you vote – InkFreeNews.com

Dear Editor:

This presidential election and every presidential election has consequences because of the policies that each candidate brings to the table and each candidate’s ability to respond to the threats that will arise during their term. As you vote this year, I encourage you to consider what is important to you and your family.

Before you vote, you might consider which candidates’ policies are likely to enhance your personal and national security, current and future economic stability, freedom of speech and association, and freedom to regulate and mandate.

Of course, there are many other issues that may be important to you, and no candidate will completely satisfy you. You should consider the package of policies that are most likely to promote your greater good and avoid the temptation to use your vote to make a statement about who you like or your “hot button” issue.

I encourage you to consider each candidate’s policies and experience, not their personality or appearance. I encourage you to ignore the media and pundits, who push their agenda without regard for your personal goals and beliefs. You don’t pick an American Idol; you choose an American leader. You should vote for the candidate who will institute policies designed to increase your daily security, stability, and freedom.

It makes sense to vote based on what you want most. It doesn’t make sense to vote based on who you like the least.

Robert Fanning