With the election less than two months away, I've read enough letters praising and criticizing both Kerry and Bush to wish that the election were sooner. However, I am very happy to see so many young Americans like myself exercising their rights of free speech and press. I don't look toward the future to decide my vote. I look to the past. The freedoms that we have - the freedom to bash Bush, the freedom to vote on Nov. 2 - are far from free. Throughout our history, many have tried to deny us our freedom. From the American Revolution to Pearl Harbor to September 11, Americans have died for this country. For over two hundred years, our nation has united to defend its way of life - its freedom.

To ensure this freedom, we must elect a leader both capable of and willing to use military forces to protect. Let's elect a man with the strength and resolve to wield that power. There's one man who has already demonstrated with that strength and resolve - George W. Bush. He's got my vote on Nov. 2. Vote freedom.

Vote Bush.