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Still Not McCain, Still Not Obama

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With less than a week to go until election day, I am still trying to find someone to vote for who supports life regardless of species or age. At this point, I’d even be content with a happy medium. Neither of the two major party candidates - John McCain and Barack Obama - are getting my vote, so I have to find someone else. I looked at four candidates from other parties, but still came up without a solution.

Today’s candidates are not likely to be found on your official ballot; however, as names that were once in the running for an official Republican or Democrat bid, they all have write-in potential. Here are 3 more presidential candidates (one of whom I’ve decided to vote for!) and their standing on the two issues of most concern to me: animals and the environment (1), and abortion (2).

* Mitt Romney (Rep.): (officially he has withdrawn from the race, but I’m sure he wouldn’t say “no thanks” if elected)
1. He wants to toughen emissions standards and tests for big oil companies, and has said that he will always choose public health interests first. He supports opening wildlife refuges for drilling.
2. Was pro-choice until December 2007 when he declared that he was now pro-life.

* Ron Paul:
1. Voted against every positive animal rights bill possible, on issues including slaughter of horses, dog fighting, farm animals, and downers.
2. “Abortion is murder.”

* Hillary Clinton:
1. Humane Society ranked her as 100 percent pro-animal rights, stating that she not only voted in support of animals, but was also a leader who initiated animal support. Likewise, the League of Conservative Voters ranked her as 89 percent pro-environment.
2. “Make abortion rare by supporting adoption and foster care.” Clinton believes that the key to reducing abortion, which is “a sad, tragic choice,” is to educate teens, provide birth control, and make adoption more affordable and easier.

Well, that settles it for me. I am now a Hillary Clinton supporter even if I am perhaps a little late to the game. Don’t forget: on November 4 you have more than two choices!


2 Responses to “Still Not McCain, Still Not Obama”

  1. Rena Sherwood Says:

    Why Animal Rights Supporters Should Vote for Obama

    Not that my endorsement is going to make or break the 2008 Presidential election, but if you are concerned about animal rights, like I am, then Obama is the only candidate for you. Here’s why:

    The Economy

    Obama’s economic plan saves little ol’ me about $3000. That’s just me with an extra $3000 to help support animal charities and maybe (just maybe) adopt a dog that needs a home. (My dog Pony needs a dog). Without the average person getting some financial breaks, there won’t be any money for animals.

    The Environment

    Obama is for investing in alternative energy solutions, not the incredbily polluting use of fossil fuels. Whenever the environment suffers, animals always suffer more than people.

    Stem Cell Research

    Obama is for stem cell research and other in vitro forms of experimentation. This will stop the use of lab animals.

    In contrast, McCain and Palin are for sport hunting and cutting endangered species from the endangered species list. Also, Palin does not believe that global warming is real. McCain has also voted many times to reduce EPA standards and for off-shore drilling in a big way, even though that could lead to an environmental disatster.

    But even if you don’t agree with me, please vote. Then I’ll shut up.

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