election thoughts

OK, well. I know it's been a long time since I've posted...but whatever, forgive me!

I've been so wrapped up in reading just about everything I can get my hands on about this election that I've forgotton that I HAVE A BLOG and I CAN USE IT!!!

I have read SOOO many articles that go back and forth on who's going to win, blah blah blah, and I've finally been really and truly reinvigorated with faith in Kerry by an article today. It's the same old arguments, really, but something about it really gave me faith. It absolutely grabs me by the throat and terrifies me that Bush could win this election. There is so much riding on the line here. What is foremost on my mind is the Supreme Court -- so many justices are ready for retirement, and Bush being able to appoint justices could mean some major changes that I believe are bad for this country.

You know, if I already weren't voting for Kerry, here is the singular reason why I would:

Kerry (tonight) said: I believe that I can't legislate or transfer to another American citizen my article of faith. What is an article of faith for me is not something that I can legislate on somebody who doesn't share that article of faith.

That is exactly what I want to hear from a president of my country. This country needs a leader who understands the separation between church and state. Bush's attachment to his religion is meaningful for him, wonderful. But he tries to put that into action in the government, through his thoughts and actions regarding gay marriage, abortion, and stem cell research.

So many people are pro-Bush simply because they are anti-Kerry. I used to be. When I saw John Kerry's performance in the first debate, I started believing in him, rather than simply hating Bush. That faith has grown and grown, and I truly believe Kerry would be a good president for this country. It's all down to waiting now, and it's killing me.

The other thing that is just so intense is that in the end, my vote seems to carry so little weight. I understand that I am voting in a very important swing state (as I'm registered in PA) and I'm proud of that. But what can my vote really do? It feels so insignificant sometimes, especially with the Electoral College system as it is. I mean, if I were voting in NC, my vote could have no weight at all. That's another thing -- the Electoral College needs REFORM. SERIOUSLY.

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