Friday, October 17, 2008

Debate?

I felt that Wednesday nights debate was a little off kilter. We all expected the same old song and dance, and in some ways we go it, but where did John McCain come from. Even though I felt that Barack Obama won the debate, I was surprised to see that much vigor from McCain. (I guess that was the temper that everyone has been talking about.) There were a couple of things that made me a bit concerned. One was the fact that Obama explained himself, I believe clearly enough, when it came to his relationship with Bill Ayers. McCain on the other hand still seemed to try and twist his words and try to make it look another way. (That's politics though, I guess.)

The second thing that I thought was a little a little concerning was the fact that McCain debated the "health" of the mother as to whether or not we should make abortion completely illegal. I don't like it when male politicians debate this topic anyway, but that statement from McCain infuriated me. I like the way that Obama put it as in no one is really pro-abortion, they just don't want to take that decision away from another woman. I couldn't agree more.

I am pro-choice as they put it in this country. I am however not pro-abortion. I don't like killing babies. I just don't think that it would be a good idea to take that choice away from another woman. My final point for that discussion is if they're going to legislate women's organs and body parts, then they better start legislating men's organs and body parts as well. (I've said my peace.)

On my final note, I liked last nights debate, but I can't wait till the election is over.

2 comments:

EMM said...

I agree. Sen. McCain was stronger last night than he was in the first and second debates. And I think many people are getting awfully weary of all of the campaigning, for all of the races.

In today's StarTribune it was reported that Sen. Obama is outspending Sen. McCain 4-to-1 now. Sen. Obama raised $100 million in September alone. So, it seems we'll have to sit through many more ads during the next two weeks.

I'd also like to recommend Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale," if you've never read it. I think you'd find it fascinating.

Amanda said...

Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll be sure to check it out.