Watching pundits decide it or having an influence on family and friends? Perhaps this reader’s e-mail to me will inspire you:

As a businesswoman, mom, and homeschool teacher to my boys, the direction of our nation under Obama quite frankly terrifies me.
Your short article on the DOJ’s arguments regarding the religious freedom case in Colorado lit a fire in me to do everything I can to stop Obama from being re-elected––because it’s not just about our pocketbooks (which are important), our tax burden (again, important), or even our place in the world.
This is about my freedom and my children’s freedom. Here in North Carolina, I move in circles of very faithful, committed Christians––some of whom find both candidates so flawed that they will vote either third party or not at all. I find this very distressing … thank you for the inspiration.

She goes on to share her plea to friends who were going to sit out the election about fundamental choices they face: about views of freedom and economic stewardship and our obligation protect innocent life.

Many Americans live busy lives, full of responsibilities and choices and concerns that can make sorting through the news (and especially heated political commentary) difficult. A little education might just be welcome. Wherever you are, online and off, don’t shy away from informed conversation. How about share a little from your NRO reading everyday for the next month?