Mackay's

Politics is something that I have taken a great interest in during the past several years. I drive my kids and husband crazy because I listen to talk radio quite a bit. I feel that this year's election is one of the most important that we have ever been involved with in my lifetime and perhaps longer. This country was founded on liberty and freedom. The constitution of this country, written by God-worshipping men, was expressly written to provide and guarantee us specific rights. Hundreds of thousands of men and women have served this country and some have given their lives to defend our freedoms. The United States of America is the promised land, the most blessed nation on the earth. It will continue to be so as long as we choose righteous leaders. I am concerned that too many people are being taken in by the celebrity frenzy surrounding Barak Obama. They like the words he says in the speeches he gives. He speaks many words but says nothing at the same time. He would have us live as close to a socialist society as a free country can. I worry about a man who says he is a God-serving man, places a prayer in the Prayer Wall in Jerusalem, and then allows it to be leaked to the media. I think the following applies:

"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly."

-Matthew 6:5-6

I am concerned about a man who apologizes to other countries on behalf of our country! I am appalled at the arrogance and the patronization that Barak Obama has. I hope that this country has a long memory. Remember September 11, 2001? We experienced the most deadly attack on American soil. At that time we as a nation came together to stand against terrorism. We stood behind Pres. Bush as he worked to regain and preserve our national security and safety.

John McCain has served this country from the early days of his life. He knows what it means to nearly give his life (and he did in a way as a POW in Vietnam) for this country. He voted for the war and has subsequently voted to continue the war, including the surge which has brought about some stability. The troops just recently handed over control to the Iraqi troops of the Anbar province. We are making progress, however slow it may be. I may not agree with everything that John McCain stands for but I believe that he gets on his knees to ask for direction when he makes a decision. That is the kind of person I want for President. I don't need to see him pray, or read his prayer, just knowing that he prays is enough for me.

Sarah Palin is a great choice! What a dynamic woman who does the right thing because it is right. Decisions that she makes are not based on popularity poles or outside opinions. What a concept, doing what is right because it is the right thing to do. Her family life is private and we need to allow her and her family to deal with this issues in a way they see fit. Our free-agency is a powerful gift which can be used in good and bad ways. Her family is no different from most we just see their use of agency in the news.

I hope that all of us who can, will vote this November. What a blessing it is to have an opportunity to have our say and to have it matter. Whomever you choose to vote for, make sure it is an informed decision. Study the issues and know where the candidates stand. Also, pray for understanding and guidance. We live during a great time but they are perilous times as well. Only our obedience to and our faith in the Lord will help us safely navigate our way through to safety.