Sowers is battle-tested

My brother served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. I know firsthand the hardships that military families face. We need more people in Congress who understand these wars and their impact, and that's why I support Tommy Sowers for Congress.

During the congressional debates, Jo Ann Emerson said she trusts General Petraeus to make decisions about the wars. That's exactly what is wrong with Congress today. While we need generals to run the wars, it's Congress that has the Constitutional authority to declare and conduct wars. When Congress is debating and voting, the people have a voice. That is what democracy is about -- giving citizens a voice in their government.

Tommy Sowers knows this because he taught the Constitution at West Point and swore to protect and defend the Constitution for 11 years as a Green Beret in the Army. By electing Tommy, we're choosing a battle-tested leader who knows it's time to restore democracy in this country by returning power to the people. I urge any undecided voter to watch the following interview with Tommy Sowers: http://bit.ly/tommysowers.

KYLE R. JUVERS, 20 N. Pindwood Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701