It is very obvious that this is an election year, because all of the so-called self-proclaimed experts are out. But what the public must know is that opinions don’t count.

Of course, there will be those who may believe their propaganda and yes, it is only propaganda. You can’t believe everything you hear or read. It seems that both political parties are taking a stand behind their favorite candidate, but that stand should not be to brainwash the public. I think by now, everyone should have an idea who is the better candidate in November.

It is between an outsider and someone who has been in the public eye for decades. In those decades, mistakes have been made, which at times is understandable, but we have to understand which mistakes are good or bad for this country.

There has been a lot of publicity on both candidates, but the public must figure out on their own who is better for this country. One has business experience and the other does not. One has ideas that the majority of the people are very concerned about. The other has been in public office for decades. It’s important to know of that candidate’s progress in those decades, if the candidate did accomplish anything. The outsider has accomplished business dealings and has those experiences to fulfill this country’s needs.

What I am concerned about is the media smear of political candidates. The writers of these smears on TV and in the newspapers only show their stupidity and how out of touch they really are on the issues that are a major problem in this country, especially those from the public sector.

It is time for all to grow up and see what our country is going through. Take your heads out of the sand and see the light, people. Vote for the candidate that you think will bring our country back from a debt of trillions and bring our jobs back to this country. And we cannot forget the terrorists, who have waged war on this country. Some politicians don’t seem to take this seriously, but when you have protection from the Secret Service, why worry? What an attitude to have, folks.

God Bless America. Hopefully the right person is elected.

Freedom of the press does not mean the right to lie.

Why are the Democrats allowing illegals into the USA and giving them amnesty and they don’t have speak English? How are the going to find a job, or aren’t they? Are we as taxpayers going to have to pay for their very existence, forever?

My last question is, “Who are these illegals and where do they come from?”

Richard Makuch is a Dunkirk resident. Send comments to editorial@observertoday.com