Obama a steady leader

I understand people’s eagerness to believe that Mitt Romney is the answer to economic problems in the United States. While this is arguable, especially if one considers the cost to our lower and middle classes, for me there is no such argument when it comes to foreign policy.

President Barack Obama has proven himself a thoughtful, measured and, yes, diplomatic world leader. Contrast his demeanor and actions with those of President George W. “Mission Accomplished” Bush. He has done as well as possible, I believe, to wind down the two wars (one of them unnecessary, at best) he inherited.

At the same time, he has shown a tough side, approving a daring plan to take out Osama bin Laden, and using a drone attack program that many of the president’s staunchest supporters believe goes too far.

With Romney, I think we would be rolling the dice in a huge way with foreign policy. Conjuring up memories of President Bush, he has reacted inappropriately to international incidents and situations thus far, and I would be very nervous if he was commander in chief. I think you should be nervous too.

Jeff Ellingson

Liberty Lake