My reasons for supporting Obama for President

While I have not been 100% up to speed on all the issues surrounding the race for president, as with all policies and plans for improvement, I've highlighted what my main focus is on what I want in a president, and how Barack Obama reflects this. I do not put down the supporters of McCain, but respectfully disagree. For I realize that not all should be of the same mind, or else change would never happen. I think change is very crucial to this election, and we are about to see so much unfold in these next few months and in the ensuing years.

1. Obama understands minorities. Especially biracial individuals, who are often misunderstood and labeled. He knows what it means to work hard to make ends meet, and it is refreshing to see someone who is not from the dominating class/race. He can teach the general public about ethnicities, something that has often been avoided through the years. I'm not just talking about the Black/White issue, but rather acknowledge that there are more than those people living here, such as myself and the subculture I am proud to be part of known as Anglo Indians. Because of this, I also think Barack would be great at maintaining diplomacy with other nations. They respect him, and that will be a lot better than dealing with a White who thinks he rules the world with his attitude, instead of acknowledging that we are all in this together, no matter the nation. That everyone has to work together to solve the crises in this world. That we are not better than anyone else, just at more of an advantage due to our rules and way of life. That wisdom can be imparted, and he can obtain information on the ways other countries live, and bring that back to us so we can continue to grow. This country was founded on minorities, whether of race or creed. We were the oppressed, seeking new hope and freedom. Through the years, I believe we've lost touch with that. I think Obama will shed light on this and draw us all back to our roots, whatever they might be. I think we'll see less aggression amongst each other, and hopefully realize we are all suffering in the same struggles. This just cannot be handled through the McCain/Palin ticket.

2. He speaks well. Unlike our current president, Obama is able to speak intelligently about a multitude of subjects, and doesn't present himself pompously. He also doesn't make bitter, sarcastic comments about his competition. Sadly, the competition has taken advantage of this weakness, and turned his words around to suit their cause and make him look bad. Hopefully, it will come back to bite them and make them have egg on their faces in the end.

3. He is honest about his faith. While I don't agree with his stance on religion (as I am not 100% if he abides by the church faith that has been long-drawn out over the news), I appreciate his ability to keep religion separate from the office of president. Instead, his Christian character is shown in his actions, and how he lives his life. He doesn't have to preach a sermon. Not that I'm opposed to that, but at least I don't feel like I have to believe a certain way in order to support his candidacy. I feel free to be God-fearing Christian as I see fit.

4. He's young, and knows the struggles of a two-parent working home and living off modest means. Yes, McCain suffered in the hands of enemies and is humbled in that way. True, Obama has not been in combat. But in fighting the war in the U.S. between families and in how to prevent children from ending up as thugs or enemy sympathizers who might end up as future terrorists against our land, I think Obama would do a better job. After all, he is familiar with the minds and the workings of Chicagoa micro chasm of ethnic unrest, power, and everything our country faces all rolled into one, gigantic city. If he has been able to handle that, he can handle anything. Let's see McCain be in his shoes for even a day in that lifestyle and leadership role, and see how he does!

5. He understands what the American people are facing. He gets that housing costs are ridiculous. He gets that the richest Americans are the only ones well off, and that has to change. Having worked in retail, I often found it disgusting that so many people could throw away money on sometimes worthless, selfish endeavors. Those same people have larger lavish purchases, sometimes even multiple homes. So it makes sense for the richest people to be taxed more, in order that some of that money trickles down to help those who need it most. When was the last time a rich person complained of the food prices, and struggled to balance being able to buy groceries versus filling up his or her car? The rich make up the difference in those taxes, anyway. They'll always be rich (provided they don't waste their money away unabashedly). I cringe to think McCain has multiple houses, while I personally am lucky to have the small home I do. I'm lucky if I can go on a weekend getaway two hours from where I live! So I say, place higher taxes on those who make more so that the rest of us can see some relief! Don't give us a tax break as a temporary heal like the stimulus checks, only to fall short when the money runs out! Consistency improves with time. Fast-fixes only patch up the problems so that they resurface later.

6. Experience is not his forte. Why would I support that, you ask? Well, it's like this. The office of president is a job. You either have mental ability, wealth, connections, or experience to get you there. Some presidents have had a little of both. Some had one or the other. I think that between who we're dealing with between the two parties in question, Obama faces a growth opportunity that he can achieve, so that where he lacks in experience he makes up in everything else. He is already smart, and because of how he's lived his life he has wealth. Clearly he can be proven to manage wealth. He has so many Democrats backing him, and much of our nation and global neighbors. Combining all those traits, I think he can shape up to be a mature leader who'll rise to the occasion. So if he's dealing with other countries, crime, terrorism, or healthcare, Obama will make decisions as he sees fit, and they will all be educated, reasonable choices. He's not some helter-skelter, flighty man. I don't think those are the people who graduate from Harvard. To say they are is to insult a great university and other graduates. And being that its education is renowned, that should make us feel all the more at ease.