Never in my life have I felt so strong a need, a desire, to vote in the presidential election (or in any election, for that matter). I read several blogs and I want to sum up my opinion here.
We need someone in the White House who is experienced, knowledgeable, and intelligent. I don’t think there’s an American anywhere who will deny that is a fact. So why then, is there such a concern over the upcoming election, particularly with the Republican candidates? Because McCain is so old, (72), there is a very real possibility that he will die sometime in office. And who will take his place after that, if he, hypothetically, were to pass away? His Vice President, running mate, Sarah Palin. While I could write a book on why the idea of having her in the White House is a disastrous thought, I’ll just refer to what I said in the beginning of this paragraph: “WE NEED SOMEONE IN THE WHITE HOUSE WHO IS EXPERIENCED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND INTELLIGENT.” I am of course not saying that Sarah Palin is unintelligent (though I think of her whole acceptance to be the VP and most of, if not all of, her views as being quite stupid), but she is certainly not as experienced or knowledgeable as Obama.
I don’t want someone in the White House who opposes gun control, the idea of global warming and helping the environment, and who supports abstinence-only sex education in schools. I don’t want it! I can’t imagine anyone who would.
So that’s why, if you’re an Obama supporter or know someone who is, tell them, encourage them, to VOTE 2008!!!!!!!!! We can be heard and we can stand up for women’s rights and, not only that, but what is right for all humans. I never cared enough to vote in the past, but now it’s my well-being on the line, and everyone else’s. The outcomes of the 2008 Election Day will truly be frightening and the impacts on our lives as Americans will be disastrous if we don’t do something to stop this absurdity.
