In a world of asinine urges to split arguments into two – it is all too easy for the media and the public to paint both major US parties as miles apart, as representing two very different visions of the future. In truth both are very broad churches. The stereotype of the Democrats being the party of social liberalism and secularism is as inaccurate as saying the Republicans are conservative evangelicals. Both are right and wrong. Both are full of people who despise freedom, and reject science. It’s just that the Democrats will prefer this on economic matters, and reject science on the environment, whereas Republicans prefer regulating social matters, and reject science on education and ethical issues generally speaking.

I’ll end with Sarkozy’s speech to Congress:

“America did not tell the millions of men and women who came from every country in the world: “Come, and everything will be given to you.” She said: “Come, and the only limits to what you’ll be able to achieve will be your own courage and your own talent.” America embodies this extraordinary ability to grant each and every person a second chance.Here, both the humblest and most illustrious citizens alike know that nothing is owed to them and that everything has to be earned.”

Your story is indeed compelling. Although you don’t suggest to have become comfortable with Obama on the issues many of us have problems with, you seen to have weighed out the pros and cons thoroughly. You made a choice. The logic is good, even if it is not necessarily one I would follow. Good luck.

You should post again once your vote is cast (if you aren’t already planning to), and thereafter. I’m sure that I’m not alone in wanting to hear the rest of your story. Salamat