VOTE

Today is an important day which will change the lives of all of us in the U.S. Please get out and vote. No matter your political beliefs, your vote is so crucial. Pennsylvania is still considered a swing state so every ballot counts. One thing I checked out was Senator Obama's tax plan for the middle class (http://taxcut.barackobama.com/). I was surprised by the tax savings Iain and I would receive if this plan is put into effect ($1800 for a year). Whoa. I know we could really use that money right now. Things seem to get tighter and tighter each month. Now we are by no means struggling to get by and I do not want to make it sound like we are going through anything comparable to those who have no health insurance, have lost or are losing a home, or consistently juggle bills in order to put food on the table. I just pray that whomever gets into office will keep the ordinary people of the U.S. in mind when making decisions and that he will also remember our tarnished image abroad. From my travels in the past 8 years, I have heard terrible comments about the United States. After getting past the shock of these remarks and reading more about our foreign policies, I've come to realize that although the comments are harsh, in some ways they are very true. I pray that our country moves forward in a positive direction no matter who our leader is. I pray for four years of growth and prosperity from our government for my son, nieces, nephews, little cousins and children of close friends. They are our future and we need change for them.