Curtis: While I do not agree with your choice of presidential candidate, I applaud your good sense in trying to look past the military records from 30 plus years ago.

I think we do not have great men on either side of the ticket. But we have to choose from what's available and not on who got medals they didn't deserve and who was AWOL.

As far as the issues you feel important that's totally you’re right and your choice, Mine would be the economy, the environment and health care. I understand your concern about gay marrige, and other social issues but do not think the president can do anything about most social/ethical issues no matter what his view.

What I see as sad it how God awful long the campaign season is and how quick both sides are to impugn the other’s character, to distort each others records, to tell half truths and to try to mislead the people.

If I had the power I would limit the election season to Labor Day on and require five debates with a totally free from format. There I go dreaming again . . .