The election is fast approaching, less than a week today. I am encouraging everyone to go out and vote, no matter what party you are affiliated with or who you cast your ballot for. I just ask that you make your decision in an educated manner. Please don’t let petty campaign stunts influence you and distract you from the real issues at hand. We are facing rough times now and in the future. We need to elect a leader based on his abilities, not his middle name.