Sunday, September 28, 2008

Soapbox

I have to get on my soapbox. Feel free to disagree with me. In fact, I encourage it.

The Presidential Election of 2008 WILL be historic. How can it not be? We have the oldest man running for a first term, the first African-American on a major party ticket, and a female vice-presidential candidate. I really don't care who anyone votes for--AS LONG AS IT IS BASED ON MERIT!

I've heard several people make comments that I just disagree with. Some of those comments are as follows:
"I'm voting/not voting for Obama because he's black."
"I'm voting/not voting for McCain because he's white."
"I'm voting/not voting for McCain because his VP is a woman."
"I'm voting for (fill in the blank) because he/she is cute."

Looks and Gender are not qualities that should decide our president. Does the color of a person's skin dictate how smart they are? How prepared they are to run our country? Do the reproductive organs of a person determine their ability? I DON'T THINK SO!!!!!

Over the next 35 or so days, please take the time to look at the issues and choose the person you think is best for our country.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

AMEN SISTER!!!!!! There, I posted a comment!

iteach7 said...

YEAH!!!! I'm so happy!

Anonymous said...

Um yeah, I agree, this election will be historic. Is this what I was supposed to comment on, because I thought you posted something about the new season of Desperate Housewives.

that girl said...

I agree...I can't believe it when I hear men say they are voting for McCain because of his running mate. your vote needs to be based on their merit.

enough said.