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The only portion of this 'editorial' I agree with is the fact that our choice for President is obvious. That choice is NOT George Bush. "Bush’s strong and consistent record" is comprised largely of destructive self-interest and cronyism. He is reckless, uncaring and ignorant of reality.
John Kerry's senate record, however, speaks for itself. Cursory examination confirms the cherry-picked snippets of bills that Kerry has opposed, or the half-truths, misquotes and outright lies the Republican Party has built their campaign hopes around. This isn't the whole truth.
This man of privilege might have adhered to voting strict party line while ignoring the issues facing our nation, or living the good life, abstaining from politics altogether. But, that is not the path he has chosen. The majority of his life has been lived in service for the greater good of this country. He is a concerned, informed American, a hero and a patriot of the highest caliber who consistently puts the interests of the many ahead of those of the few.
Therein lies the real difference. George Bush's consistency stems largely from his steadfast commitment to corporate interests; drug companies, the energy industry, oil barons, in stark contrast to the real needs of our crumbling economy.
No, these poor and indiscriminate decisions will hang heavy around the neck of our economy for decades. They are not going to provide the jobs we so desperately need, nor provide the health care our children currently do without. This President's domestic policies are glaring examples of wrong choices.
Fiscal responsibility, honesty, intelligent problem solving. These are all traits which escape our current commander in chief and which are exemplified in Senator John Kerry. Truly, Mr. Kerry is the correct choice for America. Please give honest reconsideration to the current state of our nation, and vote accordingly on November 2nd.
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