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With the US Economy struggling, we need to focus on what it would take to turn it around before we do find ourselves in a recession. We need to look at the economic policies of each of the candidates to determine which, if any, has a plan that will stimulate the economy and move us toward solvency.

I am not suggesting the economy should take preference when considering issues that might violate a voter's conscience. I am suggesting that, after those things, the economy is one of the most important issues in the up-coming election.

The problem lies more in our own views of what the economy needs than in what the candidates offer. As a conservative, I believe in less government and less taxes. As I look at the Democratic candidates, I see a call for this program and that program, all funded by me - the tax-payer. Their theoretical spending spree makes me fear for the economic future of this country.

Unfortunately, any compassionate person might buy into the need to "help" and "protect" people in our country who can't help themselves. Of course I believe in helping others, but I don't believe government intervention solves the problem. We are not a socialist country. Socialism has failed miserably in the past, and it will not suceed in the US.

I believe capitalism, allowed to flourish will bring change through competition. Altruism is well and good, but at question is the mode of altruism. Republicans are certainly altruistic, they just differ from Democrats in how they implement that altruism. Taxing people does not help the economy, in fact, it cripples people so that they cannot afford the things they need.

I say all that to say this: Democrats and Republicans, along with others need to seriously look at history and make some hard decisions about our economy before it's too late. Partisan politics keep us from every letting either side have full reign, thus keeping either side from proving its plan's merit or detriment. A close look at the history of economic policy around the world will yield some simple truths and leave the voter better able to make this decision as they enter the voting booth.

As goes the economy.... The economy is part of the infrastructure of the functioning of our society. It's time for us to look for a politician who offers hope for resolution, not just more of the same rhetoric. We have the opportunity to let our voice be heard on this issue in November. Think carefully and act wisely, the economic future of our country is in our hands.

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