I am interested in the way this is turning out, I expected more Kerry votes.
I agree that the other candidates should get more national attention, at least respect from the media. I guess it really is true that you gotta have the $$$.
well, the reason I am voting Kerry is primarily because of the war in Iraq. I wouldn't have such a problem with Bush if he hadn't lied about going to war. Also, I can not respect someone who won't admit that they made a mistake, instead he keeps saying that he is 'strong' and whatever, and all those kids are going to stay in Iraq and keep getting killed. Iraq is really just too big of a topic... but I haven't heard what Bush's exit strategy from Iraq is...never? In case you didn't know, here's Kerry's homeland security plan:
Kerry has a five-point plan for improving homeland security which I found on an msnbc website:
1. improving country’s ability to track down terrorists
2. plug security holes at airports, seaports and borders;
3. assess and resolve vulnerabilities within critical transportation sectors, (such as energy, chemical and mass transportation);
4. provide better support to first responders such as police, medical and fire department personnel;
5. revamp the Patriot Act to guard against what he sees as “infringements on civil liberties“. (Kerry also proposes to reorganize the way the country responds to nationwide bioterror threats by putting a single person in charge of national anti-bioterrorism efforts.) Kerry wants first responders to be held to a set of national benchmarks for preparedness. He wants creation of a “new community defense service” staffed by citizens serving as a 21st century neighborhood watch
I also think that there should not be an addition to the constitution banning gay marriage. This is a free country, and despite his personal beliefs, people should be allowed to do what he wants. The bible should not dicate constitutional ammenedments.
Also, Bush is the ONLY president to lose jobs during the presidency since Herbert Hoover, who was president when the great depression hit. At least Herber Hoover had an excuse.
About not being able to make a decision: Bill Maher said this, which I agree with,
"The big knock against Kerry is that he's a flip-flopper; because sometime between the ages of 18 and 60, he's changed his mind." – Bill Maher
"He went to Vietnam because as a young man, he thought that was the right thing to do. He saw what was going on in Vietnam, came back, threw his medals away, changed his mind. Is it wrong that a guy goes to the slaughterhouse and comes back a vegetarian? Isn't that what thinking people do?" – Bill Maher
At least Kerry openly admits to changing his mind, and Bush argues that Kerry can't made a decision, well if Bush didn't change the things Kerry had voted for, then I doubt he would regret voting on something. There's nothing like voting for something and then seeing it morph into something else.
Kerry has an economic plan, as well. It is a very aggressive (yet conceivable) economic plan. He is offering a tax credit for new jobs created, and additional credits to help small and midsize businesses pay for health care for employees, and he would offer a tax break for companies that send back some of the profits being held abroad. Kerry also would reverse recent changes in overtime regulations and support legislation raising the federal minimum wage to $7 an hour by 2007 from the current $5.15. Too many companies are taking their jobs over seas which in return is killing our unemployment rate. The cost of living continues to rise yet minimum wage (which is supposed to be based on the cost of living) remains the same.
Kerry wants to get rid of the SAT and other similar tests, because they are completely unreliable and not a good representation of one's intellect.
Kerry is pro abortion. Again, he is not letting his religious beliefs get in the way of his job. He also thinks that young girls don't have to tell their parents about their abortion, another thing I agree on.
Kerry is against the death penalty. He would like to have it, but the system is too flawed, innocent people have been put to death, and even just one accidental execution is uncalled for. Also, it is more expensive to execute them than to have them sit in jail for the rest of their lives, mostly because they get so many appeals, which costs the states millions in lawyer and court fees.
I strongly believe that Bush is using scare tactics to gain votes among undecided and guillible voters. He never deserved to get into office, and now he's fighting dirty just to stay there.
I am not saying that Kerry doesn't have his faults, or that his plans are absoultely perfect or wonderful. But at least he voices his plans and ideas, Bush just expects people to have faith in him....but....how can I have faith in someone who has just screwed our country for the last four years? I just can't see how one can vote for Bush. When you compare the two, it just seems to me there the choice is easy: Kerry
I just thought that I'd express my reasons for voting Kerry.
and I leave you with a quote:
"Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger."
-- Herman Goering, leader of the Nazi party
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