Next year's presidential election will be a turning point in the history of our nation. Our country has adopted many harmful social programs, and is on the edge of bankruptcy and a financial collapse. Of course, this is not publicized in the media.

In order for our nation to survive, we need to elect a president who will return to the principles found in the Constitution with unwavering determination to stick to them.

We need a president who is ready and willing to fight for the freedoms we hold so dearly. The man I describe is Ron Paul. He has been working in Congress for over 20 years as a beacon of hope, sometimes persecuted for defending the Constitution. He truly stands for honesty, integrity and true principles. It takes a man of integrity to save our country from the corruption that has been building.

Ron Paul has a backbone, and it has been tried and tested. Let's not vote for a president because he happens to have the same religion as we do. Let's vote for a man because he has a proven track record for doing the right thing when it wasn't easy. Please join us by visiting www.ronpaul2008.com and Wikipedia to learn more about this incredible man.

•Beverly Bennion Kingsford,

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