I have the utmost respect for veterans. Many put their lives on hold here in the United States to serve their country. John McCain served above and beyond the call of duty for his country. He endured torture for six years in the infamous “Hanoie Hilton” POW camp. How many of us could have endured such treatment like John McCain did?

When he says “Country First” he means it. He wants to continue to serve the American people. He has nothing to prove to himself. He only wants to continue to serve a country he loves. This isn’t a resume builder like it is for Barack Obama. McCain isn’t on a mission of self-discovery like Obama. McCain already knows who he is.

I’m not ready to sacrifice this country on the empty words and party line of the Obama campaign. The party line that if McCain is elected it will be another Bush term is laughable. This statement insults the general public and insinuates that they will not educate themselves about McCain and his accomplishments.

McCain has earned his mantle of integrity and is a true maverick and American hero. I would certainly trust the future of our country in his hands.

Jeane Linehan

Bangor