Those first two (abortion and gun rights) are real "issues" in our government. While I have no problem outlawing assault rifles, I do believe that every american citizen has a "right to bear arms". As for abortion, this is a very dividing issue. But you must see both sides. In my eyes this is murder, the same as birthing your baby and throwing it in a dumpster. Others may disagree and that is the great thing about this country, but do not dismiss these as non-issues. The "issues" you think are important may not be what I think is important. I disagree with him on abortion and homosexuality, which are religious convictions (but no less important than any moral convictions you may have about the Iraq war or foreign aid). On a secular level, I also disagreed with him on socialized medicine and free enterprise. I do not feel that this is the correct response to the issue. While health care should be affordable and convenient, it should not be freely passed out to everyone. If you choose to sit on the couch, eating McDonalds with a cigarette and a beer, I should not be forced to foot the bill for your health care. I also strongly believe in free enterprise. Over-taxing our national businesses causes them to be less competitive on a global level. And the taxes just get pushed down to us consumers/employees anyway. Don't think the CEO is going to take a pay cut to pay the taxes. The lower employees will, or the company just raises prices.
I did not vote for Obama, but I will support and pray for him as an American citizen. That is my duty.
Looks like the popularity contest is over. I met very few people who could actually "tell" me why they were voting for Obama, besides "He's Black", or the catchphrase "Hope" or "Change". I respect you if you stand on issues but this, like most Elections was a purchased popularity contest.
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Those first two (abortion and gun rights) are real "issues" in our government. While I have no problem outlawing assault rifles, I do believe that every american citizen has a "right to bear arms". As for abortion, this is a very dividing issue. But you must see both sides. In my eyes this is murder, the same as birthing your baby and throwing it in a dumpster. Others may disagree and that is the great thing about this country, but do not dismiss these as non-issues. The "issues" you think are important may not be what I think is important. I disagree with him on abortion and homosexuality, which are religious convictions (but no less important than any moral convictions you may have about the Iraq war or foreign aid). On a secular level, I also disagreed with him on socialized medicine and free enterprise. I do not feel that this is the correct response to the issue. While health care should be affordable and convenient, it should not be freely passed out to everyone. If you choose to sit on the couch, eating McDonalds with a cigarette and a beer, I should not be forced to foot the bill for your health care. I also strongly believe in free enterprise. Over-taxing our national businesses causes them to be less competitive on a global level. And the taxes just get pushed down to us consumers/employees anyway. Don't think the CEO is going to take a pay cut to pay the taxes. The lower employees will, or the company just raises prices. I did not vote for Obama, but I will support and pray for him as an American citizen. That is my duty.
Looks like the popularity contest is over. I met very few people who could actually "tell" me why they were voting for Obama, besides "He's Black", or the catchphrase "Hope" or "Change". I respect you if you stand on issues but this, like most Elections was a purchased popularity contest.