The fate of our country hangs in the balance in the upcoming November election.
Four more years of President Obama would mean disaster for our economy, more unemployment, further credit downgrades and trillions more in debt, further loss of the dollar’s value, continued internal divisiveness, a dangerously weakened ability to defend our country militarily, bolder terrorist attacks against Americans at home and abroad, a Middle East in continuing turmoil, a government that continues to send billions of dollars of our taxes to ungrateful foreign regimes where our citizens and embassies are under attack, and a foreign policy that continues to harm our allies.
Simply put, it is vital to vote Obama out of office on election day.
New Yorkers who understand how bad Obama is for our country often say that they feel that their vote against Obama won’t matter, because New York is such a liberal state. We should not be discouraged. Remember that in 1980, Reagan won in New York, and helped stop Jimmy Carter from serving a second disastrous term in office. New York could very well help end Obama’s Jimmy-Carter-style presidency too. Miracles sometimes happen – even twice.
There are also a few other items that we should remember on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
First, all of us need to keep our eyes and ears open to prevent election fraud. Last year, we learned too late – after the polls were closed and in succeeding days – that Democrats had employed Farsi translators who engaged in election fraud at several Great Neck polling sites. According to people who spoke with us afterwards, the translators pointed to the Democratic candidates on the ballot and told voters to vote for them.
Sadly, by the time witnesses told us what had occurred last year, it was too late for us to do anything about it.
This year, if you see or hear anyone tell someone else how to vote inside a polling place, please call Great Neck Republican district leader Mike Pulitzer (at 516 382-4950) immediately, to enable us to quickly put a stop to such election cheating. (People who campaign on election day must stand at least 100 feet outside the polling place. Campaigning or telling someone who to vote for inside a polling place is prohibited.) “If you see something, say something!”
Please also remember to vote in the other important elections that will be decided on Election Day. For instance, let’s keep State Senator Jack Martins in office. Jack has done a terrific job, working across party lines to start chipping away at New York State’s fiscal problems.
And that chipping away could move along even faster if we elect Republican challenger Richard Stiek to the Assembly this year! Richard is a bright attorney and military veteran, who understands that the recently enacted property tax cap is only “a good start.” (Sadly, our current assemblywoman opposed the property tax cap.)
On the Congressional front, Republican challenger Steve Labate’s long service to our country, including three active duty tours, commanding lengthy missions, and service at the Pentagon, combined with his financial knowledge from his civilian financial planning practice, and his intelligent approach to the issues facing this country, make him an excellent choice to serve as our next congressperson. And U.S. Senate challenger Wendy Long’s longstanding work on judicial integrity would make her an excellent senator.
It’s also important to remember to go all the way down the ballot form to vote for the judgeships. Many people forget to do this. One of the most important functions of a free society is its justice system, and that system depends on having smart, dedicated, fair judges at the helm.
Two such persons running for judge this year are longtime Great Neck resident Harvey Strickon and Joy Watson. I’ve known both of them for many years. Harvey is a graduate of an excellent law school, a respected legal practitioner at a top New York City law firm, and a frequent panelist and lecturer for continuing legal education programs.
Joy Watson served as a Nassau County prosecutor and is the current deputy county comptroller. Joy also is a former state Supreme Court law clerk, and immediate past president of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association. Both Joy and Harvey have received the highest qualification rating from the Nassau County Bar Association. And both Joy and Harvey are bright, kind, caring, fair-minded individuals who would be excellent judges.
There are also many more excellent candidates on the ballot this year.
Every vote counts – for every office.
Elizabeth Berney,
Great Neck
