Monday, 5 November 2012

Post #3: Who I Would Vote in American Election and Why

If I were a citizen of the United States, I would be voting in favour of the democratic candidate, Barack Obama, for several reasons. First, and most importantly in my opinion, because of his efforts to legalize same-sex marriage and abortion rights. The republican party, Mitt Romney, supports a 
constitutional amendment which defines marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Whereas, President Obama stands by his advocacy for equality throughout America, in both same-sex marriage and abortion. By legalizing abortion, the stress for a woman's right to make her own decisions regarding her pregnancy is voiced. The democratic party platforms states, "Abortion is a personal decision, government should not get in the way." I feel strongly about this issue, as I support equality for all people. Secondly, Barack Obama has promised tax cuts for the 98% of families who make less than $250, 000 a year, which saved these typical families about $3600 during his first term. President Barack Obama is "for the people," as he would grant citizens both equality, and attempt to save them money in any way that he can. Thirdly, Mitt Romney has a firm belief that no forgiveness should be given to anyone who intentionally violates immigration laws, regardless of how long these illegal immigrants may have been situated peacefully in the United States. Barack Obama plans to stop the problem of illegal immigration in a much more civil manner, he will ensure that illegal immigrants come out of the shadows and require them to pay taxes, and learn english in order to work toward citizenship. In this manner, he will introduce a visa system that meets the economic needs of America, while keeping these families together and enforcing the law. Finally, Barack Obama's plan to improve medicare seems far more efficient than Mitt Romney's. Obama plans to introduce new benefits, fight fraud, and improve care for patients. It is estimated that over 10 years his new medicare law will save the average medicare receiver $4200.  Since Barack is such a strong supporter of equality, he does not wish to make health care any more easily accessible for one class as opposed to others. Mitt Romney plans to stop this same health care dilemma by introducing something similar to food stamps for health care, allowing poor families to receive health care more easily than any other class. In conclusion, I would vote for Barack Obama as I support his values, and believe that his means of solving the problems America is facing are more efficient than Mitt Romney's. 

3 comments:

  1. I agree i feel voting democratic and giving Obama another 4 years to continue progressing on his plan to slowly work the U.S out of debt. He has already started his plan, and voting him out without giving him a chance to fully implement it would be worse for the u.s.

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  2. Obama is great for president for the next four years. I think equality is important when it comes to anything in this world and he definitely enforces it through out society!

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  3. This is a very well-informed argument and I think either candidate is very qualified for the position of POTUS. I wish President Obama all the best in his fight to reduce the federal US deficit!!!

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