I've only really been politically aware since the last election. In this election and the last, America seems to be split. Most know my clear choice is Kerry; It's not like I love the guy. I know he is not the answer to all of America's problems and he certainly isn't the best candidate for the job; but, when it comes down to it, Bush is drastically unfit for office. No political candidate is perfect, and in this day and age when both parties seem to blur into each other choosing between the lesser of two evils is a social given. On top of having to endure that, what bothers me most is that whoever is elected this November, not everyone will be happy with the outcome. Obviously aiming to please all of America is assanine, but to think that half could possibly be more than unhappy with the outcome is un-nerving. I remember how I felt when Bush was appointed his presidency in 2000: Hopeless. I mean, where could we go but down? When I look at the way things are today, I realize that my feelings on Bush's "election" still hold true. Kerry is the only bright spot I see in the future which could still potentially be dim. Can America really function for another four years with either as a president? Maybe I'm taking this election too seriously. Maybe everyone will vote and if their candidate loses they will think, well, I did what I could, better luck next time. When two sides are so bitterly split either out come is unsatisfactory. Most people I talk to don't support Bush. It makes me think that maybe these polls aren't so correct. Maybe America isn't split down the middle. Maybe, if Kerry wins, America won't be as bitterly divided as I imagine. I just can't see another four years with Bush. I just can't. I can't see how anything will get better. Education. War. Environment. Health Care. Job Security. International Trust. I don't like the feeling of disappointment. Hearing about it and seeing it, knowing the effects it has on others isn't something that should have to be tolerated. I've lived with that feeling for four years now. Just do me a favor. It's your voice. If you want to have a say in who is President, vote. Maybe then I won't feel like this is a one sided effort. Caring is anything but Creepy.

In closing, while I was writing this a tuna fish sandwich infiltrated its way into my subconscious and in order to subdue my hunger, I'm going to eat one. And some chocolate milk. 0 comments