Senator Mc Cain's belief that our health care system is the best in the world is erroneous. We are ranked 29th by the World Health Organization.we are the only developed western country that does not provide universal health care for its citizens.Yet we spend twice as much on health care per person, than Canada, France, Germany and Great Britain. This being so why is it that the life spans of their people is greater than ours? Universal health care is a must if our citizens are to enjoy the good health they need to compete and succeed and help this great country grow and prosper. His ideas are truly dangerous.

I believe that this election’s most dangerous idea is the notion that a change in American leadership will somehow alter the perception of America abroad. Any serious student of history will know that hegemons are never loved but grudgingly respected. It was under President Clinton that the French gave America the derisive moniker “hyper-power”. Yet candidates peddle the fantasy that they and they alone can restore or reinvigorate the American brand overseas. Unlike the retail politics of campaigning, international relations recognizes one currency—power. As long as America remains a military and economic hegemon no change in American leadership will alter international perception.