Voting for the country’s interests, not our own

Our Founding Fathers viewed the media as a watchdog over the health of our government. Unfortunately, today's media falls into two basic factions - liberal and conservative. Partisan voters tend to partake of media that suit their particular values relative to personal whims, wishes, feelings, etc. Patriotic voters seek news and opinions from an array of media in order to make accurate judgments on issues facing their country.

Perhaps the single-most detrimental factor in the election process may be candidates who seek to fulfill the whims of voters who seek personal entitlements without regard to the burden such entitlements cast on the economy - the bloodline of any vibrant nation. Patriotic voters weigh the concepts expressed by both parties as well as the media. The fundamental question is which candidate and which media entities project a genuine concern for the welfare of the United States.

In “A Nation of Sheep,” Andrew Napolitano reminds us of the vast chasm between what the United States is and how it is meant to be.

The fundamental difference lies in the status of voter knowledge. Unfortunately, too many voters follow party lines regardless of issues important to maintain the philosophical dreams of our founders.

Bill Strilich

Marion