There are many issues of concern as I study the candidates and try to make a wise, informed decision. I'm very concerned about illegal immigration, tax reform, pork barrel spending and, of course, the war on terror. Guess you know I won't be voting for Clinton or any of her cronies. But that said, if one of the candidates - on either side - had a good plan to bring American jobs back to where they belong and to give me FREEDOM OF CHOICE in the marketplace, they would likely have my vote.

In years past, I could choose to buy American. Sure, I paid a little more for it. Not a lot more, but a little. But in today's economy, there are many times that I have no choice at all - it's manufactured overseas, most often in China, or I do without. I'm all for fair trade and a competitive marketplace but American corporations have prostituted themselves across the altar of Wall Street and the blame can go full circle - even back to you and me.

We're on a slippery slope and ready to careen around the next corner at breakneck speed. I don't see a way to stop it - voting with my pocketbook isn't even an option any more. So now, all I can do is look for solid leadership. I think we're in big trouble.