Disheartened voter

As a former journalist or 20 years, near retirement, I am at the end of my proverbial rope hearing President Obama, John Kerry and other ivory-tower dignitaries sending their hearts out —and mine — in prayer and hope to the families of passengers murdered in the nation’s airports, wives and newborns of slain police officers who wear bullet-proof vests to protect our nation and the moms and dads of those beheaded live on social media.

Now that we have two candidates for a Nov. 8 showdown, I am saddened that I have little or no desire to either follow the goings-on during the next 100 days, vote early or cast my vote on Election Day. I find that disheartening — and I know that I am not alone.

This story was originally published July 25, 2016 at 10:43 PM with the headline "Disheartened voter."