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Obama looks good to me. I think he is by far the better choice, but there is no way of knowing for certain what will happen until he is in office, assuming he gets elected.

It is important to remember though that changing administrations is not the only thing required to make real change in government. Even with good leadership the checks and balances which are in place to protect us from one person having too much power tend to make any change happen more slowly.

We need not only a good leader in the White House, but also need equally good legislators to support positive proposals made by the next president.

While I am optimistic that we are headed toward a government with better leadership which will improve our situation and that of the world at large, I don't expect change to occur quickly. We must be cautious about venting our frustrations on people who may actually be improving our lot when the improvement does not occur as quickly as we would hope.

Whatever your view, if you haven't voted early, be certain to do so on Tuesday. Voting is more than a right or a privilege. It is a responsibility. If you don't vote, don't complain.