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Why Obama: a look at the democratic candidate
Sienna Mae Heath
Issue date: 10/9/08 Section: Editorial
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John McCain used 'fight' 35 times in his acceptance speech. Obama used the word twice. The democratic candidate claims he will "finish the fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan… [and] the fight against the terrorists who actually attacked us on 9/11." He intends to finish the necessary fraction of President Bush's cowboy fight and move on to the promise of tomorrow. That idea sounds pretty good to me-and 47 percent of Americans.
People are constantly asking each other, "Why are you voting for so-and-so? Why? Why? Is it his theory on the economy? Is it his thoughts on the war?"
Is it wrong of me to say that first and foremost, I am voting for Obama because I share his philosophy on life? I can better relate to his idea of virtue. So, I have decided to vote for him.
His "kumbayah" philosophy on life, sadly, is mocked far too much. Criticizing anyone for being too loving and optimistic is what brings great things to an end. Would it be so catastrophic if our next leader loves, instead of fights the world? Noble morals and a kind smile mean more to me than "experience." So he doesn't have experience in killing and fighting. He doesn't have the "record and the scars to prove it." If turning down a job at Wall Street to help the poor neighborhoods in Illinois doesn't live up to fighting wars overseas, then maybe I don't belong in this country.
An attitude based on acceptance and peace is powerful. Good morals can, have, and will lead to better tomorrows, not only in America, but across the globe.
Peace is defined on so many levels. The republican candidate is "pro-life", but is this constant fighting and blood shedding pro-life? Indeed, the concept of abortion is complicated, but I think all, if not most, of us can agree that killing a fellow human being, or even thinking about committing such an act, leaves a sour feeling in our stomachs.
Peace and acceptance lead to equitable education. The common saying, "Life isn't fair" is true at certain times in our lives, but it does not have to be every second of the day. Ridding the world or at least trying to rid the world of "unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination" is not such a radical idea. Giving every human being an equal chance at learning, above all, is the result of good morals. Obama's background and upbringing have bestowed upon him that endearing sense of unity and diplomacy.
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Jim
posted 10/23/08 @ 10:03 AM EST
There are a plethora of reasons why Obama should not be President. To begin, he supports universal healthcare. With regards to the topic of illegal immigrants here are a few list of things he would grant them: driver's licenses, welfare, and worst of all, the allowance of participation in Social Security. (Continued…)
Evan
posted 10/23/08 @ 12:33 PM EST
"I am voting for Obama because our country needs a person who will not fight for our country. Fighting never gets humankind anywhere"
This statement is wrong in more ways than I can imagine. (Continued…)
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