Today, myself, as well as many other Americans headed off to the poles in hopes to speak out and have our chance to make an impact in the government that controls the future of our country. My country, and the country of my child. This election has meant so much to myself and Seth. Today I almost felt an overwhelming feeling-more so than I have ever felt-while filling out my ballot, and most importantly in my selection of the next presidential candidate. To share my views on politics-I am happy to state that my personal beliefs and morals lead towards the Democratic party and therefore, the Democratic candidate. I am a liberal, and I did vote for Barak O'Bama with confidence and complete trust that he can and will provide a much needed change in our society and nation as a whole. I voted today with the hopes that my single vote would make a difference in the economy, environmental status, and future education of my child. My vote today was not only for me, but for Elem. I have been so worried about the direction of our country, and what the future holds for my son, that I have been to the point of tears thinking what couldn't and might happen if things do not "change" in the near future. I know people tend to shun those who put their political beliefs out there for others to dispute or those who broadcast their thoughts on what is wrong with our country and why. My list could go on and on with why I voted the way I did, and at this point in the night, I feel the poles are closed and my opinion shouldn't cause any controversy, so these are three ideas O'Bama represents the best candidate for me.
1. I believe he represents ME. The middle class-working mother, living pay-check to pay-check, trying to afford health care-unsuccessfully, while helping those in the community less fortunate than myself. Even though we struggle as a middle class family, daily I see the effects of the current unstable economy, which could lead to an uncertain financial future for my family.
2. Environmental change. We can and should become less dependent on foreign-nonrenewable resources. Basically, we have the knowledge and technology to develop a more efficient and cheaper energy policy. A need to spend more money on hydro and wind technologies, rather than drilling and destroying wild life refuges for profits.
3. Respect for rights of all individual beliefs. Each person is entitled to their own beliefs, and those beliefs should be respected and considered in the decisions made by our government. These choices should be available, and not discriminated upon as if morally wrong or religiously unaccepted in our society.
I know that all individuals will never agree on all issues, but I do feel like everyone should have the right to their opinion, and their opinion should be respected, and represented equally with the possibility of change available when those opinions are brought to the table. As I said I could go on and on. But for now, I am happy with my vote, and the effort I made to make a change in the life and future of my child. I do believe John McCain is a great and respectable man, but simply does not represent my views as an individual. For now we wait....
Although Elem could not vote, he was an active supporter for the O'Bama campaign today-alongside mommy and daddy.
As I am completing this blog, I am watching John McCain congratulate O'Bama in his being elected the 44th President of the United States. Although my state's electoral votes went to John McCain I still feel like my voice has been heard, and I hope for great change for our Country. Most importantly, a better state of economy and use of environmental resources for Elem.
1 comment:
Amen sister!
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