Wednesday, July 2, 2008

CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN ANY ELECTION

For many registered voters this coming General Election offers many challenges in making effective and conscientious deliberations. For many potential voters who have yet to register or re-register for the right to vote in any local, county, state, or national the challenges are obtaining the holistic data that will assist them to make sound decisions based on objective and reliable information. The internet is being bombarded with misinformation to influence and sway the voters who appear to be on the fence about many economic and political issues that have yet to be explored or pondered. YET, IN EVERY ELECTION, YOUR VOTE ALWAYS COUNTS. For those who will sit on the sidelines and be apathetic about their civic responsibility, remember to be silent about the outcomes if you have neglected to step up and stand by your convictions. There is no perfect outcome that will satisfy all of the voters and constituents. However, participation in the process and obtaining information from reliable and all available resources is imperative. What you think does make a difference!

Here are a few areas of concern for all those who seek public office and who want to represent their constituents. In a random order of concern: military experience and/or understanding, authenticity, credibility, actual effective and meaningful political experience, lifelong learning experiences, cultural diversity understanding, economic and political philosophy, ethical code of conduct, human life philosophy and values, family values, moral values, humility, interpersonal skills, creativity, innovativeness, positive thinking, independent thinker, realistic, diplomacy, sense of humor, international and global awareness, and empathetic. In addition, here are a few more characteristics of a responsible and well-rounded candidate for public office: desire, dedication, determination, discipline, detachment, discretion, decisiveness, discernment, diplomacy, dignity, direction, and deep humility.

Yes, there is quite a bit of homework to be completed by the serious and conscientious registered voter prior to November 4, 2008. This general election will be the most important decision that any registered American voter will have to consider for future generations. Making a choice of the most qualified and appropriate candidates for public office is your investment in your future.
Yes, YOUR VOTE ALWAYS COUNTS! PREPARE NOW FOR THAT DECISION!

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