Hello all,

I just had a chance to look at the weblog (it has been a long time). It is refreshing to see a good political debate. I know the election is over but I just want to make a comment or two( I am woman, what can I say!). As a recent convert to the Republican party, I do understand those who are against the war in Iraq. Believe me, I hate war also. In my job, I see reservists called up every day and I pray for them. But as a Catholic, not a Kerry Catholic, I have to look at the sacredness of life. Also, I agree with whoever said, you can't blame a President for lack of jobs. We sometimes forget that the damage of 9/11 will take years to repair.

I also feel that whether you voted for him or not, we need to support our President in the fight to protect our freedom and our childrens freedom.

Well on a much less serious note, as you may know, I am the proud grandmother of 22 month old Ian Stephan Bernd Edler von Lerch (that's right, if he can spell it, he gets to 1st grade!) Being a grandmother is the best!

Keep talking folks

Mary (Pappas) Kosin