When we go to the voting booths in August, and again in November, how will we decide who to vote for? If you're like most Americans, you'll look for the D or R after their name, and mark accordingly. While a political party can be a good indicator for what a candidate stands for, should it really be the sole, or even the primary motivation behind voting for them? When you look at the ballot this fall, ask yourself what you really know about the candidates, or the issues on it. Ask why you are voting this way or that, and see if you can justify your actions with more than party-line votes.
When we elect leaders to represent us, that is what we should be voting for: leadership. We should seek out candidates who will not make every decision based on how the winds of politics is blowing today, but on what they know is right and wrong. We need leadership who will lead, as a statesman should, not politicians who will do anything for power.
Basically, vote for the person, not the party. This is the only way that we can change the political beast that has taken over most areas of government.
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