Jonza,

I believe what Christa was saying was that if you are voting for Kerry ONLY because he is not Bush is not the way to vote. You should vote because you agree with more of the candidate's views. I think that's what she meant. I don't want to put words in her mouth, but, that is the way I interpreted what she said.

As for Richard, I think what he has to say is valid and his humor is there to help diffuse arguments. I personally think he's a very funny man that is highly intelligent, so I think we'll have to agree to disagree. I honestly think that Richard is like me--independent. Mike and I are proud to call Richard a friend. On the other hand, I thoroughly enjoy your insight as well. You are also highly intelligent and your command of the English language is amazing!!

As far as the debates. I too felt (and to some extent still feel) that Kerry is like a wooden puppet, but, he is obviously a better public speaker than Bush. I felt that Bush was on the ropes WAY too much during both debates.