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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 5, 2008

This is a tipping point in the history of our nation. Never before has it been as crucial, as it is now, to be knowledgeable and informed about the potential leadership at the helm. We need to know the political position of our candidates, their background, their preparation for, and the direction in which they intend to lead these great United States.

Unfortunately, most of us know more about the athletes and the teams who are preparing for the Super Bowl than we do about the candidates who are running for president - the most powerful office in the world.

There are big decisions looming on the horizon. We will decide if we want to stay a democratic capitalist free enterprise nation, or a democratic socialist state. How big a part do we want our government to play in our lives and the lives of generations to follow? How much debt can we impose on future generations?

Before any one of us walks into the voting booth, we must be informed, to have understanding of the information available to all of us. For an uninformed voter, casting a vote is worse than no vote at all. The hunt and peck method of voting is dangerous and unpatriotic! We must not vote for our own self-interests. We must vote for properly inspired and prepared, selfless leadership, regardless of party, for the greatest nation in the world - our beloved United States of America.

NANCY RIPLEY

Apollo Beach

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