Speak up now: With voting close to beginning, now is the time to voice views

Have something to say about a particular candidate for president?

Think there are some issues voters need to think about before they cast their ballots?

Then pick up a pen and drop us a line.

The best part about having a free press in the United States is that you get to say what you think -- before a new leader gets elected.

So now is the time to have that say.

Don't send us prepackaged pablum from campaigns. We want to hear what you think about the upcoming election and what you consider the issues that should be foremost in voters' minds this year.

The words do not have to be eloquent -- and there is no minimum required -- although we will cap them at about 200 words to give more people a chance to participate.

And we hope a lot of you will. After all, it is your country and your vote.

Published in Editorials on October 8, 2012 10:44 AM