Al-Qaida and Iraq had nothing to do with each other on September 11, 2001. Osama Bin Laden, leader of al-Qaida and the 9/11 plot is still at large.
I don’t care how many times Karl Rove instructs Republicans to put those two together it will never be true.

Sarah Palin’s recent comment linking the two shows her willingness to promote a lie for political gain. Even the president has admitted that there was no relationship between al-Qaida and Iraq on 9/11.  The Karl Rove method of repeat it until people believe it underestimates the intelligence of the American people.  I am disgusted by the “spin” used by McCain/Palin’s political advisors.  I was taught not to lie.  This is the basis of personal integrity of which I think McCain/Palin and their advisors have none.

Additionally, I’m tired of working for less and paying more.  I’m one of the middle class negatively impacted by the last eight years.  My 401k has lost money, my paycheck has not kept up with inflation, and the cost of living has skyrocketed.  My benefits have been cut, out of pocket costs for healthcare increased, sick days eliminated and raises have been minimal. Compared to the Clinton years; my health benefits cost me nothing, I had vacation and sick days, my raises exceeded inflation and my 401k grew substantially.  Since Bush took office average annual wages have decreased $2,000, whereas during the Clinton years they increased by $7,000 /yr. My finances and 401k can’t take four more years of Republican policies.

I am voting for Obama because he has intelligence, integrity and the best interest in the average American at heart.  As President of the United States, he will protect our rights and bring our nation together.

PATRICE L. ROWE
Grand Junction

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