Nothing you can do about it. I was neglecting my readers while pretend-talking to people who don't read my column, this newspaper, or anything else about the election either. We're the ones who have to make the tough decisions. Even though I know many of the players personally, issues about which I feel more strongly battle them for allegiance in my political soul. I weigh candidates' positions on tax limitation, the right to bear arms, parental choice in education, freedom for Cheryl and Gerry Amirault, but fail to find anyone viable who wants all these things as much as I do.
Ballot questions are usually easier.
Some of us are fortunate to also have a choice for state senate and representative, though democracy is dead in many legislative districts where incumbents run unopposed. It's hard for challengers who work full-time to compete with legislators who have August through October free to campaign. But after I've had my orange juice I begin looking forward to someone planting a campaign sign in my yard, letting my neighbors know that I haven't given up on democracy, political involvement, and the American way. Barbara Anderson is co-director of Citizens for Limited Taxation and Government.