We are entering the final months of our National Elections. (Thank God). I have become more concerned for our country then in any other time in my voting history. So I wanted to remind all of you to vote. I also wanted to point out that it would be appropriate for you to know or find out how your presidential candidates and congressional candidates currently see these issues and, if they have a political record in congress or their past history, how they have voted on issues in these broad categories or on other issues that you consider important. Again I urge you not to be carried away with just words, style, or charm but focus on actual voting records and performance and statements on policy.

Following are what I see as some of the major issues facing our country at this time. They are listed in some order of priority based on my own bias’s.

National Security
Islamic Terrorism
Energy Dependence/foreign oil
Military
Energy
Oil Drilling: Off continental shelf, Gulf of Mexico, ANWR, Arctic Region. Nuclear Power plants. Using food products for energy.
Government Spending
EARMARKS!
Foreign policy
Taxes
Personal Income taxes
Corporate Income taxes
Social Security and Medicare taxes
Health care
Government coverage for General Population
Medicare
Social Security
Change from the current Ponzi scheme (collecting from current work force to pay for the already retired. There is not a separate account with the current FICA taxes accumulating). Personal social security accounts
Global Warming
Carbon Taxes
Education
Vouchers and teachers union influence.
Free Trade and union influence
Immigration both legal and illegal