Election Time

    In a few days we as Americans will be going to the polls to elect candidates for
higher office.  It is something I believe we should all take pride in doing.  It is our
right and our duty as good citizens.
     What makes me upset about the election process is the media and the politicians have split the country. It is almost impossible to find an unbiased point of view about each of the candidates.  Television channels and radio stations and periodicals have taken one side or the other in the election process. The media, in my opinion, should present the facts and nothing but the facts.  It amazes me how often I read an article or hear on the radio about a story and I only receive part of what really happened in a
certain instance. Many times I see or hear commercials how one candidate or another voted on a particular topic. Unfortunately, they don't present all the facts on why he or she voted the way they did.  For example,  a bill concerning increases or cuts in health
care spending, might have addendums to it.  Some add ons might be giving money to a
Senator's state for highway funding, or to build a new stadium.   If a candidate votes yes or no you will only hear that he or she voted for or  against the health care bill.
You never hear the full reason why.  
     Most people I know and talk to have a real concern for how things are going in our country.  There are also many who believe that their vote does not count. I believe that is wrong.  We have to let the media and the politicians know that we all want to work towards one common goal, what is best for our whole country.  We want unbiased and fair reporting of all the facts and we want our elected officials to listen to the people and strive to make this a greater nation than it already is.