Dear Editor:

This and every presidential election are consequential because of the policies, which each candidate brings to the table and the ability of each candidate to respond to threats which will emerge during their term. As you vote this year, I encourage you to consider what is important to you and for your family.

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

Of course, there are many other issues, which may be important to you and no one candidate is going to satisfy you completely. You should consider the package of policies, which 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 the policies and experience of each candidate, not their personality or appearance. I encourage you to discount the media and pundits, which are pushing their agenda without regard to your personal goals and beliefs. You are not electing an American Idol; you are electing an American leader. You should cast your vote for the candidate, who will institute policies designed to enhance your daily security, stability and freedom.

It makes sense to vote based upon what you want most. It makes no sense to vote based upon who you like least.

Robert Fanning