Political season

I truly think that each and every American needs to reflect long and hard about our country. In this election year we each have to ask ourselves: What direction does my country need to go and how can I help? The answer in my opinion is to be involved in the election process. Read, watch and listen to the answers and statements politicians are making. Is it just rhetoric, pandering, or is it substance? Don't be selfish in your choice. Be thoughtful in your choices and for goodness sakes avoid straight ticket voting. I am really interested in other thoughts on this issue which will be with us until November.