To the editor:
We the people have a very important election coming right up and I am grateful, as an American citizen, to have the opportunity to not only voice my concerns but also to support the candidate of my choosing. The election of a new president is an awesome responsibility and one that requires and deserves the utmost thought. I believe, as many do, that our country is facing some of it’s most challenging times. Decisions made now will affect us for years to come and ...
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