Election '08

I generally follow the unwritten rule about incorporating the topics of politics and religion into conversation at work, socially, etc. We all have our own opinions, and should respect that. We are entitled to believe what we want, and voice it if we choose. We should agree to disagree. After all, it is America, right? I will say that those of you who do not vote, or are not registered to vote for that matter, should probably keep your opinions about who would make the better President, or what our current President is doing wrong, to yourselves. I know, who does she think she is? Well, it IS my blog and I can say what I want.  :)  Just kidding. But seriously. It's like I told Bryan when we were dating, and he wasn't registered to vote ... you have no right to gripe about what is going on with our government if you did not voice your opinion and take advantage of your right to make a change. I read that in the 2000 presidential election in Florida, George W. Bush won by a margin of only 930 votes out of 6 million cast in the state, which made the difference in the Electoral College. Every vote counts!  You are part of a democracy ... one of the most basic rights as a US citizen is your right to vote. Take advantage of this right so you have a say in how you want this country governed. So there. Enough said. If you did vote, and you still want to gripe than by all means I'll pull up a chair with you.  :)  So with that said, I'm not going to engage in a debate and give you my reasons why you should vote for one or the other. I will, however, post some websites that I have found helpful in my journey to determine who would make the best President. 

Readers Digest has some great information. The August 2008 issue includes separate interviews with Obama and McCain.  Both "An Exclusive Interview with Barack Obama" and "An Exclusive Interview with John McCain. Both are great interviews and provide a good insight of each man. I'm not sure if this was included in the actual issue of Reader's Digest or if it was just available on the website, but McCain and Obama On The Issues is a great resource to find out where each candidate stands on the economy, the war in Iraq, and healthcare. 

The purpose of the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life is to provide a greater understanding of the relationship between religion and politics, the law, domestic policy, and world affairs. The site allows you to compare the candidates on issues such as abortion, church and state, education, and gay marriage, to name a few. It is a very easy way to breakdown what each candidate stands for.

Project Vote Smart (The Voter's Self-Defense System) is another site that allows you to click on the candidate and then view his or her positions on issues. 

Okay - that's all I'm gonna say - at least for now. I've done my part. No door-to-door campaigning for this little lady!