Hi friends.
It's exactly one week until one of the most important elections in recent history. I think it's really, really, really important for everyone to vote in this election, and while of course, I'd love for everyone to vote Obama, I understand that's not the right choice for everyone based on personal beliefs.
However, I think it is vital that as a voter, you're informed, and well aware of all your options.
First of all, here are all of the candidates running for president, as they will appear on a Milwaukee County Ballot, and links to their official websites:
Barack Obama:
http://www.barackobama.com/ (Democrat)
John McCain:
http://www.johnmccain.com/ (Republican)
Cynthia McKinney:
http://votetruth08.com/ (Green)
Bob Barr:
http://www.bobbarr2008.com (Libertarian)
Brian Moore:
http://www.votebrianmoore.com/ (Socialist)
Gloria La Riva:
http://www.pslweb.org/site/PageServer?pagename=votepsl_home (Socialist)
Ralph Nader:
http://www.votenader.org (Independent)
Chuck Baldwin:
http://www.baldwin08.com (Constitution Party)
Jeffery J. Wamboldt:
http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=110766 (We The People Party)
Secondly, if you are a Wisconsin resident, and are unsure of your voting place, please follow this link, it will give you all the info you need:
http://vpa.wi.gov/ Please take the time to educate yourself on the issues. I would prefer you research the candidates and chose the one that falls as closely as possible to your beliefs, then not vote at all. It's lazy, irresponsible and foolish to waste one of the fundamental rights of our country.
We stand at the cusp of a momentous time of our nation's history. Issues like The Environment, Health Care, The Economy, and War are top on the list of issues that serves to dictate the next generation, and we have the chance now to make our voices heard and protect them.
Never has a decision impacted our children (born or yet-to-be) more.
Please Educate yourself on the issues. Please read these websites. Please avoid political pundits. Please dis-regard partisan propaganda. Make this decision for yourself, because in life-- this is one of the few you're REALLY allowed to make.
Good luck, and now you have no excuse to be ill-informed, I've done all the leg work for you!
Love, now and forever till the end of time,
Mrr Brr