Presidential Election 2008!

OK I know there are a lot of friends and family who do not agree with my political views, but I just wanted to take a moment to really petition everybody to take the time out of your day on November 4th and VOTE!!! 

Please feel free to disregard this portion of the blog but I also wanted to tell everybody to take a moment and really REALLY give this vote a lot of thought. I know I am not the most political savvy person in the world, I don't know everything about all the issues, and I am not under the impression that Obama is the coming Messiah. I am also not a person who thinks that John McCain is a bad or stupid person. He is a honorable veteran a man who I believe truly has the best for our country at the heart of his aims and goals. That being said there are SO many red flags. First and foremost (in my mind at least) His choice of Vice Presidential candidate is HORRIBLE! Sarah Palin is one of the most ignorant and unprepared candidates that I have ever seen for such a high ranking position in our government. I do not and cannot agree with their positions on Gay Rights, Roe v. Wade, Healthcare, and many other government programs. Even if you do, think about the possibility of John McCain passing during his presidency (which is a distinct possibility he is 72)! She is so painstakingly unprepared. I would be terrified. Please consider General Powell's decision. He is a long time Republican who has worked under the last three Bush administrations (Father and Son), a total of 12 years in the cabinet! Either way the coming years are going to be VERY difficult for our country. There is a lot of healing our country has to go through, but we will absolutely not be able to recover with out a discerning and even minded leader. Please just take everything into consideration before you cast your ballot. Thanks, with all my love and respect, Melissa