You’d think if anyone had a right to be a one-issue voter, it would be someone who has a loved one in Iraq &045;&045; or someone who has lost a child or spouse to the war.

Yet we found just the opposite when we asked military families to give their thoughts on how the war has affected their views on the upcoming presidential election.

No doubt, people whose loved ones have served in Iraq have opinions &045;&045; sometimes strong ones &045;&045; on how the war has been handled.

And when asked, they don’t mind voicing those opinions.

But they aren’t painting the conflict, or their voting decisions, in black and white.

Take Glenda Grayson, for example.

The Jefferson County resident, whose husband is serving in Iraq, said as part of today’s &uot;A Closer Look&uot; that no candidate can promise a quick solution to the Iraq situation.

As she put it, &uot;Bush can’t make up (his war decision). But Kerry can’t just go over there and get the troops back.&uot;

She also pointed out that there are a host of issues &045;&045; for her, the economy, education and abortion are top issues &045;&045; to consider when casting one’s vote in addition to Iraq war.

If she can say it, so can we.

We encourage each and every voter to take a closer look at the candidates’ stances on all the key issues that affect their lives &045;&045; and our collective quality of life &045;&045; before making their decision at the polls.

To many people have fought &045;&045; literally and figuratively &045;&045; to help make sure we have the right to vote.

Let’s look at all the facts and factors before we cast our ballots.