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In America, we have two inalienable rights during Election periods. 1) We have the right to vote for a representative of our choosing without the threat or use of intimidation, extortion or violence. 2) We have to right to see and hear our potential candidates prior to November 8th or Election Night, and to whether or not we believe their campaign promises.

Full disclosure is required for people applying for a job. It should be required to any candidate vying for a position of power. A representative of a district has power and influence of that district. A city's mayor has power and influence of that city. A governor has power and influence of that governed state. A senator has power and influence of that state; especially when that senator goes to Washington. A president has power and influence over those 50 states. When that president chooses their Vice President, they are choosing that person to exert power and influence in their stay. Political positions aren't management jobs at a McDonald's or a Burger King. Elected officials are supposed to represent and convey their constituents' interests. As a registered voter, my chosen candidate has to be seen and heard by me. They have to be seen and heard to convince me to trust them with my vote. As an American, I have the power to choose the fate of my country. These elected officials have to understand the great responsibility of knowing that.

I'm a former Republican. I listened to President George W. Bush in 2000. I believed he knew what my country needed at the time. Democratic candidate, Al Gore, couldn't convey his message enough to sway my vote. Unlike his predecessor, Bill Clinton, Gore didn't make numerous appearances on networks, like MTV (Music Television) or BET (Black Entertainment Television). He didn't give enough Town Hall meetings and debate his Republican rival. Candidates, like Senator John Edwards, took their campaign on the road. They reversed auditoriums, hotel ballrooms and library meeting rooms to meet the voters. They didn't reserve their speeches for college students and administrators. They answered questions from office pe-ons, farmers, janitors, cab drivers, truckers and the unemployed. They battled their opposition in "no holds barred" debates about domestic policy, foreign policy, energy, oil, crime and health care before packed audiences. Presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain even had the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) set up one-on-one "grudge matches" at each

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