I took this week off from writing an article. Much of what I wanted to say this week had already been written by other writers. Most notably by Charles Krauthammer, in his latest article, and by Michelle Malkin.

I can not even begin to express my dislike for John Kerry. After his comment the other day about "gettin' me a huntin' license," I read with interest all the comments from Ohioans who felt that Kerry was mocking them.

Whether he was or not (I'm sure it was just his way of trying to get a cheap laugh) is irrelevant. Kerry simply does not appeal to the average American. He may very well win this election, although I sincerely doubt it, but it would only be due to many American's short-sighted disdain for George Bush - not for any love of the senator.

I also noticed the backlash against the letter-writing campaign initiated by the British newspaper, The Guardian. It's unfortunate that many Europeans do not realize that most Americans bristle at the idea of foreigners instructing us what to do. I heard from one person who told me that after receiving a letter (begging her to vote for Kerry in order to "protect the World" from George Bush), she decided to vote for Bush (she was leaning towards Kerry).

I will be taking a short break from my blog for a few days. I'm having surgery to repair a Epigastric Hernia (in my stomach). The hernia came about during my transplant two years ago. It was supposed to be repaired last year, but due to a humeral rejection a year ago and then insurance issues, it is finally getting done. I'm nervous (I hate pain and I feel like I've had my fair share of it), but excited about finally having it done. Now my life can really begin again.

Talk to you soon.