It's Election Day!

Oh my gosh! I'm so excited, I can't believe it's actually here. I've never been so excited about an election before. It's so close though, I'm choosing to believe that Obama will pull through. I think the country is ready for a black President. Contrary to what some people believe. I think we give the United States people too little credit. Look at the Democratic primaries. Who ever thought it would come down to a woman or a black man? That in itself is groundbreaking. Plus people are fed up with the economy and the Bush administration and McCain/Palin are pretty much the same as Bush. As many times as they want to say that they are mavericks....um......no. John McCain is not a maverick because he has been listening to his campaign people way too much and has made himself very unlikable. He has even sunk so low as to call someone a terrorist and likened Obama's policies to socialism.

Here's the thing about socialism, is it really all that bad? To have everyone on an equal playing field? I believe some things should be socialized, like health care. Why shouldn't everyone be able to go to the doctor? Why should we have to pay so much money for medicines? Canada makes socialized health care rock! There are no long lines and everyone has a chance at seeing a doctor or specialist when they need to. It's when socialism is corrupt that it is not a good idea. I think certain jobs deserve to be paid more than others. Socialism as an idea is not bad, it's when the idea is put into the wrong hands (i.e. Joesph Stalin).

I feel so passionate about these ideas because I'm working with homeless families. I see what people go through to pay for medication for themselves and their children. It shouldn't have to be a choice between medication and food. Everyone should have access to housing, medication, and food. It's a justice issue and the U.S. should be about everyone having equal access to the essentials in their lives. All of these reasons and many more are the reasons that I voted for Obama/Biden!