election 2008

Everyone listens to speeches from talking heads and waits to hear their stance on issue x or y. That’s fine, it’s the way it is. So what are the issues that I think matter this year. Sure, as a Christian there is the big one, abortion. For what it’s worth I don’t see any major change coming in my lifetime and abortion isn’t the only murdering that America seems to tolerate.

Here is what is on my mind when I step into the voting booth this fall…actually I will sit back on my couch and vote absentee.

Net Neutrality | This issue is way too far under the radar. This may be the first time you have heard about it. The internet is the only truly free vehicle for communication and that could be threatened if some open net neutrality isn’t established soon. This video does a good job of explaining things.

Size of Government | The American government has gotten massive. It is just way too big and needs massive cuts in spending and departments. I am worried because the last thing this nation needs is another program and I think that’s what our candidates are offering.

Bring The Boys Back Home | I think the most important quote on my mind is from Ronald Reagan when he said; “I failed to recognize the irrationality of middle eastern politics.” The war in Iraq is not going to ever have a true end. At some point we will need to just walk. The war is destroying the enconomy of the entire world.

So what’s important this year?

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