America's Real Problem

After a whirlwind of a week so far and the constant barrage of political quips in my life, I cant help but think I am not alone in my presidential conclusion. That everyone truly hates one thing or another about the pursuit for the white house. Don't get me wrong, I am a strong believer in voting and support the campaign to register everyone in America! But I have been in multiple encounters this week where the conversation turned grim fast when it came down to who I vs. them will be voting for come November. This is the main thing that saddens me the most about this season, everyone else is wrong and "I" am always right. Wrong. This attitude is what I believe directs our current path as a nation (especially when referring to foreign policy) and a mindset that is scary on a personal level and just plain wrong on a national one. I don't believe that Republicans are always right (i know i couldn't help it) and Democrats are just stupid. I think we need to start focusing on policy and straying away from hot-button issues that can tend to shape our political vote. Republicans get it wrong, and Democrats have made bad policy, both both parties have made great political leaps too. Research the candidates (Obama, McCain) how they voted, and what they represent. Then make an educated vote, don't just vote because you have been a Republican/Democrat and your parents were and that is the "correct" party. Vote because you believe that your choice will be the best choice for the American people and society and quite honestly with our wonderful achievements abroad (i am being sarcastic) America's choice will definitely affect other nations too. So you know that these conversations won't end for a few more weeks and it will only get uglier as we get closer to the white house, but these encounters can be positive if you approach them with educated non-lethal conversations, and continue to pray that God will direct the pencils come November 4th towards the candidate that will turn around the many key issues that have been ignored for years in this country.