What the nation needs

Most freedom-loving Americans like options, some more than others, of course. We like our comfortable ruts too, sometimes. They can make life easier and most of us need that edge. Ruts can be boring, though. They can trap, even cause degeneration due to absence of healthy growth. This process can sneak up on us, and often does.

Look at the time’s most overwrought subject—politics. Oh, and it’s an election year. Goody. I can’t wait to hear infinitely more about what someone thinks I want to hear. By the way, I don’t. Can we please just talk about how to really solve a real problem?

Back to options, we don’t really want to be all alike. That’s boring and unhealthy. Differences, which are healthy, lead to growth and improvement. Options make life interesting and more fun.

Back to politics, have you noticed how many people dearly want the same things out of life and are willing to work for a just reward? We are of all descriptions and backgrounds, but basically are as much the same as we are different.

Let’s remember this in the election process. Don’t let it be about who looks like you or inflames most effectively in rhetoric. What do you, your state, your country need? What do you want? Try to decide who may actually be able to get us there. Surprise yourself, if necessary. KAY CARPENTER Little Rock