ELECTION SEASON IS UPON US...

Last week the Democratic National Convention took place and Barack Obama rocked the house! 40 million people watched his speech (that's more than the number of people that watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics). I just think that means that Americans are eager for change and wanted to see what Barack has to offer. Since 2004, I have been a Barack Obama supporter. I think he has a different view of the polictical scene and wants to unite all Americans, even if the may not have his same beliefs. Many people ask my why I support Barack Obama since he "has no experience." At first, I struggled to really come up with a solid response, but now I have my answer. I believe in almost everything Barack Obama stands for. I think gays should be allowed to have civil unions, which would give them the right to visit their partner in the hospital. I also believe that health care should be more affordable for Americans. We should have never entered Iraq and think it is time we get out of there. What is our reason for being there in the first place? Didn't Osama bin Laden attack us, and not Sadam Hussein? Ya, that's what I thought! I also think that we need to find alternative energy sources and do our part to help the environment. I think that McCain is out of touch with younger generations and has made it clear that he really doesn't know how to use a computer. He also thinks that our eceonomy is sound and has stated that he doesn't know much about economics. During this election though, the economy is a huge issue. Finally, his VP pick, Sarah Palin is a joke!!! She thinks that by being a mayor and a governor in Alaska, she has more experience than Obama. I think not! Obama has travelled overseas and has met with other world leaders. Palin just got a passport a couple of years ago! She also has 5 children, including a disabled child. If I was her, I would want to be able to spent as much time as possible with my kids, but if she becomes VP, she won't have any time! Finally, it is possible that McCain could have health problems while president since he is fairly old and has a history of skin cancer. (His father and grandfather also died before the age of 72, McCain's age). There is no way that Palin would be able to take over the presidency. It terrifies me that she is SOOO pro-life and doesn'y even believe in abortion in instances of incest or rape! I don't even know what else to say, I am just so insulted that McCain would choose this woman! K, that's my venting for now, but I am sure I am just beginning!