surveyor, interesting. No Obama-mania here. I like McCain. I prefer Obama. I understand the points you’re making. I think they’re light on specifics but provided with candor and good intentions. Thanks.

FYI, I have a degree in Economics and run a business in the facilities management field. We do quite a bit of surveying and engineering work and have a reputation for doing good work. For my part, I value competence over experience. I bring this up because your comments about Obama seem to be about his lack of experience. In fairness, it’s an age-old question (pun intended).

Whoever wins the election, I think we can expect a more centrist approach to governance, which is an important step forward. In all likelihood, Obama will be the next president. I expect he will govern from the center, the same way Reagan did. Remember ‘Reagan Democrats’? We’re starting to see this with ‘Obamacans’. I’m an ex-Republican and Obama supporter. Leave the ‘mania’ off, please.

Whatever the outcome, we’re facing some very difficult challenges in the immediate years ahead, so this kind of leadership is required. Try not to buy into the media caricatures. Again, thanks for your perspectives.