Hello Blogging World,
After yesterday's post I was slightly disheartened. It worried me that such an important election could be swayed by one single issue. I discussed it with some of my Catholic friends on campus, and they just waved it off saying these are the types of people that give Catholics a bad name and these people have a minority opinion. However, I don't think they understood the impact of these people. They are just as ignorant to believe that there is only a minority out there blind to the many facets of this election. With early voting already taking place, so many people are choosing candidates based on a single issue, a single characteristic of the candidate, or even simply the candidate's choice for VP. Many immediate issues are tearing down America as we speak, but people are choosing to focus on issues that I am going to call irrelevant to society as a whole. America has no immediate need for the pro-life agenda. America doesn't need someone in power simply because they are white, black, male, or female. America doesn't need someone because they are young or old. America needs help in so many other ways. America needs someone who isn't afraid to change our country. America needs someone who we feel is competent and qualified. America needs someone who is just as frustrated with our current administration as the American people. America needs someone to look out for the majority not the elite. A friend of mine has introduced me to a group of people who have renewed my hope in America. These people are Christians who are supporting Obama. In looking at this website, I am relieved to see that there are still people out there looking at every aspect of the election. They are able to hold true to their faiths, but not be blinded by what they are told to believe. These are the type of people that are given information and process it to make an intelligent decision. They are sharing their views with the world without alienating anyone. They are being American in every sense of the word. Thank you.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
One issue...
Hello Blogging World,
I have quite a few friends who are Catholic. Recently while browsing through Facebook.com I came across a note one of them had posted. It was all about "voting Catholic". As I read the letter, which was sent to my friend by the Office of the Bishop - Diocese of Dallas, I became slightly frustrated because the entire thing only concerned one issue: pro-life v. pro-choice. While I understand Catholics' views on the pro-life/pro-choice debate, I take issue with the fact that influential religious figures are telling people that only one issue should define an entire election. It is not practical to base your entire faith in a candidate because they may be pro-life. One of the hardest parts of this letter to stomach were the comments left by other Catholics. They argued that voting pro-life is an important step to establishing a Christian society. We aren't nor are we supposed to be a Christian society. The reason I personally am pro-choice is simple. I don't agree with the practice of abortion. However, I do agree with the ruling of Roe v. Wade, that it should be each individual woman's choice. I also strongly support stem cell research. For some women abortions are not a moral evil, and they should not have that belief imposed on them by the government. For many Americans, stem cell research is necessary to further medical advancements in some areas. I fully believe in the separation of Church and State, and I feel that pro-life arguments are toeing if not crossing the line. There are several important issues facing our country in this election, and it is not fair to completely disregard the issue of the economy or Iraq and solely focus on an individual's stance on abortion. This election is too important to America's future.
I have quite a few friends who are Catholic. Recently while browsing through Facebook.com I came across a note one of them had posted. It was all about "voting Catholic". As I read the letter, which was sent to my friend by the Office of the Bishop - Diocese of Dallas, I became slightly frustrated because the entire thing only concerned one issue: pro-life v. pro-choice. While I understand Catholics' views on the pro-life/pro-choice debate, I take issue with the fact that influential religious figures are telling people that only one issue should define an entire election. It is not practical to base your entire faith in a candidate because they may be pro-life. One of the hardest parts of this letter to stomach were the comments left by other Catholics. They argued that voting pro-life is an important step to establishing a Christian society. We aren't nor are we supposed to be a Christian society. The reason I personally am pro-choice is simple. I don't agree with the practice of abortion. However, I do agree with the ruling of Roe v. Wade, that it should be each individual woman's choice. I also strongly support stem cell research. For some women abortions are not a moral evil, and they should not have that belief imposed on them by the government. For many Americans, stem cell research is necessary to further medical advancements in some areas. I fully believe in the separation of Church and State, and I feel that pro-life arguments are toeing if not crossing the line. There are several important issues facing our country in this election, and it is not fair to completely disregard the issue of the economy or Iraq and solely focus on an individual's stance on abortion. This election is too important to America's future.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Your real allies...
Hello Blogging World,
With less than a month until one of the most interesting elections this country has seen comes to a close, people are showing their true colors. As The Jed Report indicates, several Republicans are beginning to turn their backs on John McCain. So, I wanted to know if anyone really cares what these Republicans think. I went to the masses on campus and let them read what some of them had to say. Most Republicans shrugged it off, and most Democrats chuckled. At this point in the campaigns, it is becoming more and more obvious that most of America has settled on a candidate. As these pieces of information show up on the web, most supporters just fire them as ammunition at the opposition. Nothing is really getting accomplished at this point other than alienation. I hope in the end America can unite behind a candidate.
With less than a month until one of the most interesting elections this country has seen comes to a close, people are showing their true colors. As The Jed Report indicates, several Republicans are beginning to turn their backs on John McCain. So, I wanted to know if anyone really cares what these Republicans think. I went to the masses on campus and let them read what some of them had to say. Most Republicans shrugged it off, and most Democrats chuckled. At this point in the campaigns, it is becoming more and more obvious that most of America has settled on a candidate. As these pieces of information show up on the web, most supporters just fire them as ammunition at the opposition. Nothing is really getting accomplished at this point other than alienation. I hope in the end America can unite behind a candidate.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Absolutely stunned...
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As many of you may know Texas, my home state, has a Republican majority. My university has pleasantly surprised me with its political diversity. I have seen a rather broad representation for both candidates throughout campus and the city. My roommate and I were eager to join the crowds in publicly representing our preferred candidate purchasing t-shirts and a yard sign. However, I was absolutely stunned when my roommate's pro-Obama yard sign was stolen from our yard. We share similar political views, and so we were both elated when our beautiful sign was erected amongst our Halloween decorations, but it took less than twenty-four hours to go missing. We were left utterly shocked. It leaves me wondering how many times this happens in the world. Did the culprit dislike Obama or was it merely a childish act? Are people really willing to go as far as to steal someone else's property over an election? I didn't think it would be such a big deal to show our Obama pride, but somebody has certainly proved me wrong. I hope our replacement sign doesn't get stolen.
As many of you may know Texas, my home state, has a Republican majority. My university has pleasantly surprised me with its political diversity. I have seen a rather broad representation for both candidates throughout campus and the city. My roommate and I were eager to join the crowds in publicly representing our preferred candidate purchasing t-shirts and a yard sign. However, I was absolutely stunned when my roommate's pro-Obama yard sign was stolen from our yard. We share similar political views, and so we were both elated when our beautiful sign was erected amongst our Halloween decorations, but it took less than twenty-four hours to go missing. We were left utterly shocked. It leaves me wondering how many times this happens in the world. Did the culprit dislike Obama or was it merely a childish act? Are people really willing to go as far as to steal someone else's property over an election? I didn't think it would be such a big deal to show our Obama pride, but somebody has certainly proved me wrong. I hope our replacement sign doesn't get stolen.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
I almost forgot...
Hello Blogging World,
As many Americans are gearing up for tomorrow's VP debate, some people are beginning to realize how forgettable Joe Biden really is. Some people are Biden fans, but most people aren't paying him too much attention. Comments and interest has been swirling around Senator McCain's choice of Sarah Palin, but Joe Biden has barely made a splash in the headlines. However, in case you missed some things, despite Palin's inexperience, she has a chance of actually doing decent in tomorrow's debate, because Biden is no genius. Biden has been seen making his own public missteps in this election like his recent statement about former President Franklin D. Roosevelt making a television appearance in wake of the 1929 Stock Market Crash to calm Americans. Most Americans can recall Sarah Palin's blunders during her interview with Katie Couric, but how many people could tell you that little tidbit of Biden's. Some people want to call foul on the media. They say the media is being overly-critical of Sarah Palin. However, the simple truth is Obama didn't need a vice presidential candidate to boost his campaign. It really didn't matter who he chose. McCain needed something big to draw attention to his campaign. He needed to make a statement with Sarah Palin, so he better be prepared to let her speak for him tomorrow. The Democrats will be ok if Joe Biden puts his foot in his mouth again, but I don't know if America can take anymore of Sarah Palin's antics.
As many Americans are gearing up for tomorrow's VP debate, some people are beginning to realize how forgettable Joe Biden really is. Some people are Biden fans, but most people aren't paying him too much attention. Comments and interest has been swirling around Senator McCain's choice of Sarah Palin, but Joe Biden has barely made a splash in the headlines. However, in case you missed some things, despite Palin's inexperience, she has a chance of actually doing decent in tomorrow's debate, because Biden is no genius. Biden has been seen making his own public missteps in this election like his recent statement about former President Franklin D. Roosevelt making a television appearance in wake of the 1929 Stock Market Crash to calm Americans. Most Americans can recall Sarah Palin's blunders during her interview with Katie Couric, but how many people could tell you that little tidbit of Biden's. Some people want to call foul on the media. They say the media is being overly-critical of Sarah Palin. However, the simple truth is Obama didn't need a vice presidential candidate to boost his campaign. It really didn't matter who he chose. McCain needed something big to draw attention to his campaign. He needed to make a statement with Sarah Palin, so he better be prepared to let her speak for him tomorrow. The Democrats will be ok if Joe Biden puts his foot in his mouth again, but I don't know if America can take anymore of Sarah Palin's antics.
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