John McCain is the better choice for president. He is a respected member of the Senate and a distinguished American servant in all respects. His running mate, contrary to the view of some of the media, is an articulate, intelligent family-oriented individual with real executive experience who will bring a breath of fresh air to D.C.

Sen. Obama, roughly the same age as Sarah Palin, has no global experience, and his four years in the Senate were primarily devoted to campaigning for president. He has not initiated one piece of major legislation. Against top military advice, he plans to set a timetable to bring home our troops from Iraq and at the same time increase our involvement in Afghanistan. Will he set a timetable for withdrawal from that area?

He blames the current financial crisis on the present administration and John McCain by association. There are many parties to share the blame for the present financial fiasco, including the current Democratic Congress.

The solution is complicated and long-term and cannot be resolved by executive order. If Sen. Obama can give a tax break to 95 percent of the people, pay for his many proposed programs, increase our military involvement abroad and solve the oil crisis, he is truly a person with special gifts.

Sen. Obama is an excellent speaker, but we need more than talk. We need a leader who has dedicated his life and his ability to serving this country. We need a balance of power in Washington. We need to elect John McCain and Sarah Palin.

Ron Cummings

Brewer