starting a list

i am starting a list of the reasons i am voting for mccain-palin. these will be as specific as possible -- things that they are verifiably in favor of that i am in favor of. real solid reasons i am voting for the g-o-p ticket this year.

- pro-life
- explore off-shore drilling & possibly drilling in alaska
- make the tax cuts permanent
- strengthen ethical standards in govt
- eliminate the influence of big-moneyed interests
- stop congressional earmarks
- affordable & accessible health care thru market-based solutions
- strengthen border security
- build on the success achieved in iraq
- security through power

what do you think? are these important issues to you? are there other issues that are important? what is your stance on the issues?