Yay for Democrats

I have to say, writing that first feeder made me realize that I consider myself democratic. I've always kind of swung either way and never got into it enough to really make a decision, but when it comes down to it the things I feel strongly about are better represented by Kerry and the democrats.

Education is a really big issue for me. I have always gone to public school and I believe very strongly in those public schools and therefore despise anyone in favor of supporting private schools. When I was looking at Bush's site, I noticed he seemed to be proud of the fact he was spending $250 Million on testing in schools. Big woopdeedoo... why not use that money to pay teachers better and supply better materials. It seems like he's wasting that money just to prove to private school parents why they are so lucky they can afford to keep their kids out of those stupid public schools. I guess I've just always believed education is the best way for anyone to get ahead in life and that the diversity I encountered in public school made me a more mature and open minded person. When policies are created that make it easier for more upper-class children to attend private school, the balance that makes public school unique is lost and people begin to lose faith in those schools (and in turn they become less successful).

I also am very strongly prochoice because I don't believe anyone else (especially the government) should be able to limit another's right to their decide something so potentially life altering. Even though I'm not sure I could ever go through with it, I believe no one should be able to enforce their views on another.

While I don't have especially strong feelings for Kerry, I feel that overall the democratic party would better represent my interests.