To the editor,

First, I am not racist nor feminist and certainly do not think I know it all. I am female, politically informed, and concerned about where our country and society is headed. The recent campaign results have increased my concern. None of the candidates has ever verbalized a serious word of what or how they will confront the many problems we as a nation are facing.

Only vague hints at vague solutions. It is going to take more than a presidential term or two and some very tough decisions. The biggest hindrance is the fact that the president has little to say; it is Congress who makes the rules and passes the legislation. It will take more than movie star looks or tears; it will take guts and I have yet to see that. The next hindrance will be we, the people. We are spoiled rotten. Any solutions are going to hit us hard in the pocketbook and the lifestyle. Life as we know it will never be the same. Some people can handle that; most will not want to.

At present, I will not vote for Obama. He is too young; not yet dry behind the ears and inexperienced with the ways of our enemies. Also, do you realize due to his age how many years we will be paying his pension, health care, and secret service protection? It is something to consider.

I don’t think McCain will take us too far from the path we’ve been on. He is too soft-spoken and there doesn’t seem to be any fire to the man...and fire is what it will take. I think, for me it will hinge on whom each selects as a vice-presidential running mate and what they can bring to the mix. I will be watching closely between now and November and will not be swayed by sweet or soft words or vagaries. I want guts and fire!

Joanne Sapik,
Selah