Editor:

Although I live in Utah, I want to share my thoughts with others who have had doubts about the recent presidential primary.

I have been a loyal Democrat for over 40 years. However, this past primary season I have become very disillusioned with the Democratic National Committee. I supported Hillary Clinton and believe that her campaign was purposely railroaded by the DNC and the media. I am not a sore loser, I am not whining, I am not menopausal, I am not bitchy, and I am not “falling in line.” I am a patriotic and loyal American, and, for many reasons, I simply do not agree with the DNC’s choice of a candidate.

Many of those reasons are now out in plain view. I simply do not trust Barack Obama. His promises have not materialized, he has gone back on his words of great speeches, his questionable associates leave me feeling very uneasy, his Internet supporters have shut down Web sites that oppose him and others have threatened people who speak out against him. I do not see any of this as representative of this great nation that our forefathers have fought for and that our sons and daughters have put their lives on the line for.

So I have to ask myself, what other choice do I have? I could vote for John McCain. And that certainly is an option I will exercise if Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee. Although I do not agree with many of McCain’s policies, I do consider him to be an honorable man and a loyal American. Since he has stated he would only run for one term, I can consider voting for him.

But I do not want to remain silent. I want my voice to be heard and I want my vote to count. My father died in World War II defending my freedom, and I cannot just sit still and do nothing.

So I did some research online and discovered that there are millions of voices out there in dozens of groups online that are actively involved in truly making a difference.

I found my voice in PUMA Pac. This group mirrors my particular views, but there are others out there, too. Many are under one coalition called “Just Say No Deal.” They are people just like me who are concerned about the direction of America and the future for all Americans.

I would hope that others take the time to find their voices, and make their votes count, because America’s future really does depend on it.
 
Barbara Shine
Midvale, Utah