One of the earlier diaries contained a letter to the editor that helped me get mine going, so I'm returning the favor for anyone else who wants some thought starters.
"For once, a Presidential debate that focused on issues rather than fluff and offered clear differences of opinion! America's first chance to see President Bush and Senator Kerry on the same stage should dispell the doubts that some voters have had, up until now, about John Kerry's ability to lead our country. Senator Kerry was clearly the calmer and more articulate of the two candidates, offering a consistent vision, succinct views backed up by facts, and a clear difference between his and the President's national security plans.
As Senator Kerry said at one point, "it's one thing to be certain, but you can be certain and be wrong." As this debate made clear, this President has certainly been wrong many times in the past three and a half years, and I expect Senator Kerry to do much better for the next four years."