My Vote

So its almost time to do my duty, my privilege, my right and vote. Step up and vote for who I think should be the next President of this fine country we live in.

Everyday, my vote goes a different direction.

I'm a simple person. I dont pay much attention to politics. I get my info from watching "The View" every morning while I fold laundry. And watching Leno at night before I goto bed. And from the bits and pieces I read online.

I like the idea of Obama. Him and his big ideas of change. He is an excellent speaker, and you almost find yourself believing the stuff spewing out of him mouth. I really like his wife. I appreciate there struggles. Growing up in working class families. It makes me feel like they understand the "American Way."

My issue with Obama...Well, I have a few. First is his safety and the safety for his beautiful family. There are a lot of people in this country, I am NOT one of them, that will never accept a black president. I worry about his little girls, if something does happen to him. For instance there were a handful of people arrested in Denver for suspicious behavior at the convention. And Obama wasnt even on the premises. Is the presidency worth risking his safety and his families safety? I guess thats a question only he can answer.

Also, there is the pro-choice issue. He claims to be a Christian. But, I dont understand how you can be a Christian and also support abortion? That doesnt sit well with me.

McCain is the obvious choice coming from a conservative republican family. I appreciate his values. And I appreciate his own struggles. And I agree with his pro-life stance.

Although, I couldnt tell you what it is, I have heard good things about his foreign policy.

His age is a worry. And his health. But, I guess any of us can have health issues at any age. And he does remind me a lot of George Bush. Just in the way he speaks. Its hard to explain.

Thinking back to the last time we had a Democrat in office, things were pretty ok. Maybe that is what we need again.

So, as you can see my vote keeps changing. I'm not in love with either candidate. I probably wont know which way I will vote until I get to the polls.