Kerry vs. Bush

I’m extremely concerned that Bush will be elected president tomorrow. He has embraced a vision of America that would see it descend to terrible lows. His rush to war in Iraq was absolutely unjustified and followed dangerous and illegal approaches, ultimately alienating most of the world, destroying the goodwill shared by all of us following the September 11 terrorist attacks. Bush has failed to support health care, education, job creation, civil rights, the environment, renewable energy and a host of other vital aspects that government influences. He is a failed statesman in most every regard.

What should be shown as his greatest weakness, however, is his great anger and blindness in regards to terrorism. He has given Osama Bin Laden and al-Qaeda exactly what they wanted. By reacting to a terrorist attack with what seems to be a blinding anger and lack of planning he has created the war the terrorists longed for. By invading middle eastern nations, the Bush administration has created conditions that make recruitment for al-Qaeda very easy. As more Arabs are suffering and seeing proof of Osama’s assertions that America is their enemy, the influence of the organization can only grow, and its danger to the world will only become more grave. A change is needed for America to not be thrown into a situation that could cripple generations.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that I give my support to Kerry. He is the better candidate on nearly every issue. No, he’s not a perfect leader, but he’s the option you have to make America better. Please take the time to vote for John Kerry tomorrow. Your children, your families, your communities, America and all of the world will thank you in time if you do.

I’d like to share with you a few points that may help to convince you of Kerry’s worthiness and links to sources I used should you wish for further reading.

Environment:

Senator John Kerry has been an environmental champion. Since helping to organize the first Earth Day in 1970, John Kerry has been one of our nation’s premier environmental leaders, and his voting record has earned him the highest lifetime LCV ranking of all the presidential candidates who competed this year with a 92%.
President George W. Bush has compiled the worst environmental record in the history of our nation, earning him the first ever “F” on the League of Conservation Voters’ (LCV) 2003 Presidential Report Card. His administration’s approach to the environment demonstrates a clear bias toward the interests of corporate polluters and special interests.
Envirovictory

Bush seems to have no concern for the our environment and the damage his policies will cause. Clearly Kerry has no competition for any environmentalist’s vote.

Health Care:

Bush favors a free-market approach that includes medical savings accounts and tort reform that would limit medical liability in lawsuits.
Kerry’s plan would create incentives for employers to extend coverage to more people, open federal health benefits to individuals and small businesses, and force drug manufacturers to lower their prices.
Bush plans to spend one tenth as much money, while Kerry plans to insure seven times as many people.”
Senior Living

Kerry would allow 27 million more people to have health insurance and allow Americans to buy cheaper drugs. Bush would rely on capitalism and limiting rights of patients to seek compensation for damage done to them to solve America’s health care problems. If you care for the less fortunate’s health you’ll obviously prefer Kerry’s plan, because it will help a far greater number of people.

Human Rights:

Bush has called for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages, saying there must be one uniform national standard immune to judicial reversal. He has not taken a firm position on civil unions, saying he would leave the issue up to the states. Although he endorses the view that homosexuality is “incompatible” with military service, Bush maintained former President Bill Clinton’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy allowing gays and lesbians to serve in military if they are not open.
Kerry opposes same-sex marriages but also opposes a constitutional amendment to ban them. Supports recognition of civil unions to extend all federal benefits to same-sex couples. Kerry sponsored the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which bans job discrimination against homosexuals. Supports including gays and lesbians in the protections of the Federal Hate Crimes Law. Supports repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.
“Bush vs. Kerry at a glance” – MSNBC

Kerry is clearly the candidate most concerned with human rights. His acknowledgement of the problem orientational discrimination poses is just one of many ways he stands as a humanitarian.

7 comments on “Kerry vs. Bush

  1. I really don’t know who I’d want for president. I seems that most of them break their promises anyway. But Kerry would be better. Definitely. *shakes fist at Bush for starting irrelevant war*

      1. The reason we can’t vote in the presidential elections is that we are a territory. There is a lot of opposition to Statehood here.

        BTW, the elections for our governor look about as close as the presidential elections. I don’t think anything will be decided for a couple of days. Recounts look inevitable at this point for both elections.

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