[Moto44]

If you will allow me to repeat myself:

The Democrats remind us that Barack Obama took an unpopular stance by opposing the war in Iraq. The Republicans remind us that John McCain risked political suicide in recommended the troop surge in Iraq.

The difficult decisions that the next president will have to make are yet largely undetermined. Depending on the challenges they face, I believe that either one of these candidates is capable of being a great president.

They have both demonstrated the fortitude to stand up to party politics and public opinion when faced with the most difficult questions.

Some would argue that Barack Obama will ruin the country or that John McCain will lead us down the same path as George Bush. It's true that either one of these candidates is susceptible to leading us down something other than the most direct route. But I have faith that both of these gentlemen have the integrity to admit mistake and change course.

Although I disagree with them on multiple accounts, as president, they both will have my full respect and support.

That said, we still have a choice to make. And debating the issues in a constructive way is essential to the process. You may feel like your opinions have no effect on anyone, but I assure you that they have an effect on me. I suspect I'm not the only one.