Getting a little political...

UHG! I have to say, I am disgusted by this election cycle. While it is right to really investigate what our candidates stand for, I believe that this should be applied to all candidates. People are tearing apart Sarah Palin for things that many male politicians have been guilty of. Where is the vetting of Barack Obama (who would bankrupt this nation more that it is already)?Now, I did laugh a lot at Tina Fey's impersonation, but I do like Sarah Palin. Do I think she is the greatest female politician ever? No. Do I think she would ruin our country? Not necessarily. Here are just a few fact checks:

1. Banning books- she just asked the librarian what they would do if someone asked them to ban a book.
2. Troopergate- she was asked be the state when she took office if there were any threats to her family. She answered yes. After that she and her husband did look into the status of Wooten's employment, but she never flat out asked him to be fired.
3. Abortion- while she is pro-life she does believe that it should be put to the states. Her record show that she has never pushed legislation dealing with morals.
4. Bridge to Nowhere- If the facts change you should be able to change your position without being called a liar when discussing your reform credentials.

I will admit that secrecy within her administration and the earmarks she did take as governor make me want to know more, but can't we do that in a CIVILIZED way? Why is the media nailing her to a cross?I truly believe that the average person is pretty close to center when they really look at the issues.This election has just made people feel like they need to choose a side and fight. We need to focus on what we all have in common- the fact that we want to do what is best for America. I don't know a lot of people who think access to heath care for all is a bad idea- we just differ on our approach to it. I, for one, believe that a free market is the best situation. But I do care about people. We all care about people and want to see our country prosper. I think the biggest issue is that we need to promote a culture of life. In all aspects.

So, there you go. I am so depressed with the way people are behaving in this election that I don't want to listen to it anymore. I will be voting for McCain (because I believe in conservative economic policies and that abortion needs to be defined as what it really is), but I am tired of the mud slinging. Just smile and be happy that we are able to live in a democracy.