Joseph Harkins: I don't think the U.S. Government should provide health care to the public. Who would want government officials secretely pulling all the strings and forming health care options that would financially benefit them and not the people? In these tough economic times, no one will be too excited for a tax increase. If we let the government controll health care, what will they want control of next? Mr. President, I'm all for your can-do attitude, but you're wasting your time trying to reform health c

Preston Alberts: The time on this website is screwed up. It said that I submitted at 5:10, while it is currently 8:10. Also, all of the essays currently submitted end on 10 minutes. I don't know if that is coincidence or a mistake. :-)

B Alberts: Mr. Perry, the time on this website is wrong. it registered my entry three hours early. Just thought you moght like to know.

Ben Dzido: In my opion we are worse off now than we were 8 years ago. The continual decline of the value of the dollar combined with the lack of jobs and the rising price of gas is causing problems with the economy. Our economy is based on the purchase of goods with the decline of the value of our dollar it takes more money to buy somethign and with the gas prices rising, people are less likely to travel to purchase something they do not need. Until we get more jobs and the value of the dollar increases we

Matt Wallace: In my opinion we are worse off then we were eight years ago. Eight years ago we were paying $1.20-1.50 a gallon for gas and about $26 for a barrel of oil. now we have seen gas prices rise to almost $4.20 a gallon. these gas prices have affected most Americans and has caused many to change their lifestyle or what they spend their money on. With these rising gas prices we are also now spending nore on fuel which is putting a lot of strain on families. Our economy isn't doing too well either. Betwe

Brittany L.: I do believe this will help her campagin. I think many who people who do feel "invisible" will vote for her. She seems as though she is talking directly to people and i think that will grab their attention.