Thursday, January 15, 2009

The "Change" America needs?

Five days from now will be a day studied in American history for years to come. Everyone alive now will always remember the day the first African American president was inaugurated and sworn in as the true president of the United states, and those who aren't alive will wish they were. Though I disagree with some of his "plans," I am proud to be an American and see that our nation can honestly look past the color of a person's skin and vote based on what someone stands for and what the person who they think will help our country the most in office. I've tried several times to write a post based on my views and perspective of things on politics....I always have too much to say. While I am proud to be a part of this historic event, I can't stop wondering a few things. I hope not to offend anyone and plan to share some things I disagree with. Just because I disagree with him does not mean I'm bashing him...so please, if you think I've said something disrespectful about HIM (not what he stands for) but HIM, I'm so sorry. Also, if anyone else tells me I'm "racist" because I don't agree with some of the things Obama stands for...I will backhand you.


TAXES: Who is Obama actually helping by taxing the higher/upper class more money? Here's the thing, the upper class use their hard earned money to buy things like cars, boats, pay for their electric bills, and other things like that. Speaking of the boats, cars, ATVs, and other fun toys, isn't that where some of if not the majority of the lower and middle class people work? Isn't that how THEY have their income? So won't Obama's plan actually HURT the lower and middle class citizens? If the upper class is being taxed out of their mind and doesn't have the money to buy those toys who's going to buy them? And if no one buys them how will those businesses keep from going under?? How is putting people out of work helping them? Yes, they don't have to pay as much money to the government, and YES, they can choose to be lazy and NOT work their butt of at school. They can CHOOSE to be the ones who screw off and cheat and not do anything with their education and those who work hard and try will just pay their taxes.

Now I understand that it's not always your fault if you live in the lower and middle classes, REALLY! I do! And, I don't mean to sound harsh but can't you see how this plan might promote laziness and the bare minimum? Can't you see how with this plan the Americans who work hard and earn money will eventually say "Well...I don't really want to work this hard because the money I make that should be mine for working my butt off is just going to the rest of the American citizens who 'can't' pay their taxes. So...I think I'm going to let someone else pay mine for me." Who's going to pay for the lower and middle class when we all become the lower and middle class??A FEW POINTS ON ABORTION:

1) Abortion IS murder...unless you have another word for spilling innocent blood.

2) There are many who say "Well...you can't let some and not let others." I completely agree UNLESS the mother of the child's health is in danger. If there is a life threatening case..yes, an abortion would be the practical thing to do. If someone is trying to kill you and you kill them in the process of self defense, yes, it's different than if you say "well...that man just stole all my money, so I'm going to kill the next person walking down the street."

3) I realize that Obama says he does not "support" abortion--he doesn't think it's the best thing to do. But he HAS said he doesn't have the right to tell someone else they can't have an abortion in respect to the mother. Yes, the pregnancy is uncomfortable. Yes, it brings back horrid memories. BUT in the Constitution it states that it is a federal crime to kill an innocent person--how then is abortion even an issue??

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

uh..... i dont agree. and that is the beauty of life isnt it? that we can all have different opinions. but... i dont agree with you. and you cant 'completely' agree with something and then say UNLESS. doesnt work that way. oh man gotta stop. why do politics get people so riled up?!

Natalie said...

No, usually you can't. And I can see why in this situation you'd think it's unfair to say "unless" but although it may seem like a gray statement it really does stay within the boundaries of black and white. If someone tries to kill you and you kill them in self defense it's not murder. Therefore, the same thing applies with a fetus.

Audrey said...

So Natalie. Your blog leaves me thinking. You always have strong points. And I love that about you. Well actually. I. Love. You.

vern said...

nice post nat! hey aud i cant get to your blog! :(

Anonymous said...

Nat--

I don't agree with all of Obama's views either, but, as you say, the inauguration was wonderful (just that it happened was wonderful, now, actually BEING there was just plain awesome ;) ). It is wonderful to live in a country where: 1) power peacefully changes hands every four to eight years and 2) we are learning (we're not there yet, but we're getting closer) to judge a man by the content of his character and not by the color of his skin.

Love ya!