The time has come

John Howard has called an election.
I'm excited. I'm nervous. I'm really nervous.
For me, this is the most anticipated election I have been old enough to vote in.
I'm hoping, with very cautious optimism, that the Australian people will have the courage to change Government.
I'm hoping that something doesn't go terribly wrong in the final weeks of the campaign.
It is your time to decide.
Apologies for being melodramatic, but I do honestly believe the fate of the country rests in this election outcome.
You, dear readers, need to make a tough decision.
Sure, we are experiencing "unprecedented economic growth", but changing from Liberal to Labor will not hurt that - WA's got enough resources and strong links to China to keep it going for another 20 years - regardless of what hapens at a national level.
At the end of the day, you need to decide whether you're voting for your own, personal, economic wellbeing, or the wellbeing of the country as a whole.
It's a tough choice - but if you vote for Labor you are voting for your country and your country's future.
It's your call.