September 28th

September 28th, 2010

I had the wonerful opportunity to see our president speak today. It was a long day. I was up late finishing a project proposal, and up early, well still finishing a project proposal. I had classes all morning, and then went into a class to recruit for a study. I thought about not going because it was just so much work, but decided that no matter how tired I was, this is just not an opportunity you waste.

So I stood in line and in crowds from 2 pm until just after 6 pm. Then the president spoke for about 45 minutes. It was amazing to see and hear. I will admit that I am clearly biased, because I am truly passionate and positive about our president. And for me, the rally served its purpose, it reminded me that my vote matters, that we have contested races here in Wisconsin that matter not only on a local level (like our Governer's race) but also on a national level (a senate seat).

I am committed now to go out and vote on November 2nd for the things that I believe in. I will stand and have my voice counted - in favor of heath care for everyone, tax cuts for the middle class and lower classes, technology for clean energy being developed and built at home not over seas, higher education opportunities for everyone, better funding for our schools, a repeal of the supreme court decision to allow corporations to act as individuals in political contributions... and yes even those controversial subjects like the right for everyone to have equal benefits in the eyes of the state gay, straight, or confused! and a repeal of don't ask don't tell! and a womans right to make her own choice about her own body (along with a healhty dose of support for adoption as a wonderful, humane, and caring alternative)! and stem cell research as an integral part of the future of medicine! and an end to unecessary military involvement overseas! and the list goes on.

So, if you read this and you don't know where you stand, take some time to educate yourself about the issues, and find your own views. Make sure you are getting information from reliable sourcs, learn the facts, and then get out and vote! If the people don't go to the polls and make their voices heard, then we all lose!

P.S. as you can see I had a hard time getting a good photo. You can see the president's white shirt, but his face is mostly hidden behind a teleprompter! Oh well, I was still there!