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November 2012 Volume 22/ Number 11 • A Monthly Publication by Unite. of Southwest Missouri, Inc •
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UNITE.
A Happy Thanksgiving From The Unite Staff November 22, 2012
Building Empowering Connections In Our Diverse Community
Edward Fulbright accepts SPS Hall of Fame Award on behalf of his father
Ready For Election 2012?
Photo by Karen Tureaud
by Samuel G. Knox Unite Managing Editor
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Tyler Perry plays Detective Alex Cross
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Shane Evans talks about Olu's Dream
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Now that all of the presidential debates are completed, we are down to the last couple of weeks for the candidates to sway American voters before the November election. If you listen to the political spin news, Governor Romney won the first debate with President Obama edging out Governor Romney in the second debate. In the third it looked as though Governor Romney intentionally decided not to trade jabs with the president, therefore allowing the contest result to be mixed. The election polls however show that Governor Romney had a big bounce after the first debate, passing the Presidents lead in some polls and tying the president in others. Governor Romney was able to maintain that momentum through the second debate and time will tell who was successful in getting their message out to their base and the undecided. Regardless of who you are pulling for in this election. It is vitally important that on Tues-
day, Nov 6 you go to the polls and vote. Some voters of color have been accused of voting for President Obama because of his ethnicity and the historic implications this carried. Some voted for his youthful swagger and others voted for a man who inspired them with a stirring message of hope and change. We live in a country that by any standard would be called a superpower. With that title, comes all the implications consistent with what the name suggests. We are considered super not only because of the great wealth we possess, but because of the great wealth that we share with others around the world. We are super not only because of our great military, but because of our ability to protect our own homeland and the homelands of other countries. We are super because of the ideas we share, that everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In
this country, we all have the opportunity to choose our own course in life. When choosing who will be the best to serve these next terms in public office, try to forget the media attack ads and make sure the candidate shares your views on the ideas and issues that we face as a nation. My question to you is, over the last four years, has the leadership of our country gone in a direction that is consistent with the type of change that you had envisioned? If so, your choice is easy. If not, you have an option. Over the next couple weeks take a little time to do your own research on the candidate’s position on various issues. On November 6, I suggest this year that you go to the polls early, there will no doubt be a long line. Take your voting credentials and fulfill your right as an American citizen and vote your choice! For Unite Home Delivery Call: (417) 864-7444