I will never forget my cousin David running into my bedroom and waking me up the day the 9/11 attacks happened. I asked him, "Is this real?" It seemed like a movie to me in my awakening. I have the utmost heartfelt sympathy for all the victims and families affected by that day, but that was the beginning of the downward spiral that we are in today.

In my opinion, the Bush administration has completely tanked this country into the ground with war and horrific legislation. The Patriot Act is the most despicable of them all. Rob us of our privacy!!!! Listen in on my conversations, check my emails, read this blog for all I care..... I'm a law abiding citizen. Oh and don't get me started on that "TERROR ALERT LEVEL" bullcrap that was put in place to strike fear into the hearts of Americans.... Constantly raising and lowering it but always keeping it at an elevated state. Hmmm. How convenient! Seems like to me that if you put that in place, nobody would want to change presidents in the middle of an "important" war. I have nothing but respect and support for our soldiers who fight, even though I feel like most don't know what they are fighting and dying for.

I'm just really frustrated at the way this country has been run for the past 8 years and right now I think its obvious that we are in the midst of a very important election this November. I guarantee that with McCain's comments about war, I will not be placing a vote for him. With that being said, no matter what your party affiliation.... just get out there and vote.