It is our future we talk about. During the election campaign it may be easy to lose our normal judgement when wild political promises are made.

We have to realise that the ALP, supported by the Unions and most Media, has no responsibility. They can promise anything. They have nothing to lose. If their promises are not happening nobody will be punished or made to account for failure to perform.

On the other hand, Prime Minister John Howard and his government has during the last 12 years led the nation into prosperity, securing for Australia a firm place on the international stage.

Mr Howard is not a popularity seeker. He has the courage to also make unpopular decisions as long as they are best for the country, on an ongoing long term basis.

Please, let us compare every individual in the coalition government with the equivalent shadow minister. Then we must be blind and deaf if we can not see which one of the two teams will be best for us!

Will you vote coalition? I will.

Ragnar Pahlman Ph.D. Political Science